Today I had something go down the wrong way and I started coughing very hard. I would say this was the most intense cough I have ever had. However, I started getting a tighhtness and tingling all over my body with each cough. Finally after my coughing spell stopped I was fine. However now if I cough or sneeze I am getting the same feeling. Should I be concerned or is it just because the orginial episode was so intense?
Hello. When something's goes the wrong way in the wind pipe, the cough is always very aggressive. It is the bodies desperate attempt to remove the offending substance. It needs to be removed immediately, otherwise it may plug the bronchi and lead to lung collapse and post obstructive pneumonia. Furthermore, it is important for you to tell what were you eating. If it was a solid substance such as a peanut, get your X-ray done and consult a doctor immediately. If it was a liquid, most probably nothing would go wrong. However, consult a doctor if the cough persists for more than 24 hours. Take care. -