Drowning history and symptoms
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
History and Symptoms
History and Symptoms
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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