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Aspirated stomach fluid
by Gerty698, Feb 09, 2009 09:20AM
I have had GERD and have been using Prevacid for a number of years. However, for the past few weeks I had missed my meds (family problems), and last evening I ate just before bedtime. During the night I woke up, unable to breath, choking and then started coughing. I had aspirated stomach fluids. Today my chest is a little sore and I'm still coughing. Should I see a doctor to have my lungs checked? Thank you.
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Please post an update after u see ur dr so we know how u made out.
Godspeed
"selma"
Yes I'm sure some of the fluid got into my lungs, this happened once before, years ago, but I can't remember what I did at that time. I'm away from home and won't be able to see my dr for another couple of weeks. I am feeling better today, it's been 2 days now and the cough is settling down, so I probably won't see the doc. I'm sure this happens to others, I'm wondering if it requires some treatment...what do others do?
thank you for being here.
I never had this happen, but I just saw a story on TV about a little boy that was swimming and must have gotten water in his lungs...small amount, but after getting out of the pool he took a nap and died!!...of drowning!!!......so any fluid in ur lungs can not be good...espically something with acid in it.
Can u go to an ER care place?
Good Luck....and keep us posted!!
"selma"