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

When this happens stand up, bend forward as far as you can, cough a few times, and Bob’s your uncle. It works for me every time.