Drowning history and symptoms

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Symptoms of near drowning can vary, but may include:

• Abdominal distention
• Bluish skin of the face, especially around the lips
• Chest pain
• Cold skin and pale appearance
• Confusion
• Cough with pink, frothy sputum
• Irritability
• Lethargy
• No breathing
• Restlessness
• Shallow or gasping respirations
• Unconsciousness
• Vomiting

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