When drinking water and it “goes down the wrong pipe” is that water entering your airways? And if so, how does it go away?

Question

When drinking water and it “goes down the wrong pipe” is that water entering your airways? And if so, how does it go away?

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Answer 1

It either gets coughed out and/or absorbed through the lung tissue.

Too much liquid down the can lead to infections like pneumonia though. So if you know someone who is constantly getting stuff into their lungs, make sure you consult a dietitian.