Dry Drowning: Fact vs. Fiction

Going swimming is one of the best things you can do for your health. However, whether you’re in a pool or an open body of water, drowning is always a concern – and the possibility of it is scary. Dry drowning describes what happens when your airway closes before water goes into your lungs.

If you do inhale water before your airway clamps shut, you can get serious injuries. This video describes what dry drowning is and the signs to look out for.

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:24 What happens when you're drowning?
0:40 What is dry drowning?
1:20 Warning signs to watch for

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The information in this video was accurate as of 2.17.2023 and is for information purposes only. Consult your local medical authority or your healthcare practitioner for advice.

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[bailey]

I nearly drowned today at the pool. I was under for probably 15-20 seconds. It felt like more because time slows down and it seemed to go white. The harder I’d try to swim up, the further down I’d sink. I still don’t know how I was able to come back up. Water was pouring out of my nose, my throat was sore and my lungs do feel somewhat irritated. Now I’m terrified I might still drown from this dry drowning.

[MaddisonWarren-qw]

I was not close to drowning but I got a head ache making me think I had dry drowning