What Happens to Your Body When You Drown? |
by Erik McLaughlin, M.D., M.P.H.
![]() This complex reaction can cause a variety of other problems as well. That’s one of many reasons most experts are beginning to use the term “water-immersion injury” to describe these problems, rather than “drowning” and “near drowning.”
Last updated and/or approved: June 2010. Original article appeared in July/August 2009 former print magazine. Bio current as of July/August 2009. This article is not meant as individual advice. Please see our disclaimer. Comments (23)
![]() ![]() written by Yo mama , June 28, 2013 I know what it feels like because I was In the middle of the deep end and I got tired and I was trying to grab the end I couldn't reach it and I started to sink and I couldn't breath and all of the water went down my throat and everything turned purple. I finally reached the slab and made it ![]() report abuse
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![]() written by Leigh Ann , February 28, 2011 That is fascinating, Senior Chief Benafel. Thank you for sharing your story. Leigh Ann Otte Managing Editor, MyFamilyDoctorMag.com report abuse
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![]() written by Senior Chief Eric Benafel , February 25, 2011 I have worked for the United States Coast Guard for over 32 years. One case that is remarkable and stays with me: A near drowning case that the child recovered... after being under water for more than an hour. Fresh water near drowning, South Umpqua River, Days Creek Oregon. Nine year old child. report abuse
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