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Secondary drowning can be difficult to recognize
since the victim appears to be OK right after a near-drowning event.
Your child may breathe in a very small amount of water and seem like he
or she has successfully expelled it through coughing. In secondary
drowning, the water may fill up some of the oxygen-rich pores of the
lungs, which reduces the ability to oxygenate blood
as it passes through. The heart does not slow down significantly with
this process, but rather very, very slowly, so your child will still be
able to talk and walk. The only symptoms may be a sudden change in
personality or level of awareness (just like Ronin experienced) as the
blood oxygen level drops over time.
So if your child has
experienced a near-drowning experience, watch for a sudden change of
personality or energy level. You can save your child's life if you act
quickly and get them medical treatment immediately.
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