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Food entered wind pipe

2021-05-16 09:33:23
Today while having lunch I doubt some food went to windpipe as I had to cough, Is it dangerous?? And what to do now?
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God have given a unique protective mechanism known as Cough. Its a forceful expulsion of contents against closed glottis.

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Coughing is a protective reflex to avoid anything going into the trachea. I'm sure you are fine.

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