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csziggy

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17. Yes, that is my big worry now

Reply to lillypaddle (Reply #16)

Wed Feb 3, 2021, 02:09 PM

Feb 2021

But this morning he says he just has a little bit of a sore throat and he sounds hoarse. He's already worked at moving stuff around the house so he is stressing his lungs some. I will keep a close eye on him. Thanks!

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I called 911 for the first time tonight [View all] csziggy Feb 2021 OP

So happy everything turned out okay. Zoonart Feb 2021 #1

Sounds like a laryngeal spasm or laryngospasm. The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2021 #2

Yes, I think that is what the EMS said csziggy Feb 2021 #4

I'm guessing that the EMTs followed up wnylib Feb 2021 #13

Phew, glad it all turned out ok! electric_blue68 Feb 2021 #3

Whew, I know how frightened you must have been. So glad everything is back to normal. MLAA Feb 2021 #5

Yes, it was frightening csziggy Feb 2021 #6

I hear ya! I bet Horses are often better at following your advice than husbands 😬 MLAA Feb 2021 #15

I had to do the Heimlich on my mother once at a family dinner. lastlib Feb 2021 #7

Thanks - it was scary! csziggy Feb 2021 #8

I called 911 by accident... BigmanPigman Feb 2021 #9

Oh, my! csziggy Feb 2021 #11

Sounds like he aspirated a bit of food into his lungs. forgotmylogin Feb 2021 #10

I think he just got it in as far as his epiglottis and it started the spasming csziggy Feb 2021 #12

Really glad you called 911, just to play it safe. Dem2theMax Feb 2021 #14

Keep an eye on him, and if he develops a constant cough lillypaddle Feb 2021 #16

Yes, that is my big worry now csziggy Feb 2021 #17