I was drinking iced tea and it went down the wrong pipe . I gaged and at the same time was choking. My body was trying to vomit and I couldn t. I couldn t breath for 5-7 seconds, until finally I puked. It was a horrible experience. Instantly I felt body ache. It s been 2 days and I still have aching all over my body. Almost flue like symptoms but without the fever. Is this a normal after effect from choking?
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. Yes, these symptoms are commonly seen after such aspiration episode. You had accidental aspiration of food in wind pipe. So body will react to this by coughing and vomiting. In this coughing, there are high chances of friction and inflammation in the wind pipe and upper airways. So these cause flu like symptoms. But no need to worry much because these are self limiting symptoms. With time (1-2 weeks), inflammation will subside and healing occurs. Avoid such incidence in the future. Don't worry, you will be alright in 1-2 weeks. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.