[blparent] children drowning in shallow water

[Gabe Vega]

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On Apr 4, 2012, at 9:33 PM, Tay Laurie wrote:

> Hi everyone,
> 
> Please note: in this post, I am not in any way attempting to be insensitive to the feelings of any parent whose child has passed on in this or any manner. If you feel I have been insensitive, or otherwise inappropriate, you may contact me off-list.
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> I know it's logical that of course littler ones are able to drown more easily, but I'm not sure I can quite understand how it is a silent killer. Is it because the respiratory system isn't developed enough yet to cough? Because if so, then how can he or she cough up secretions? I'm not trying to be gross, just trying to figure it out. I would think that once water entered the hthroat, specifically the trachea (windpipe) the baby would lift his or her head, especially if he or she is capable of doing so, say around 18 months of age, and would be able to cough it out, much like an accidentally inhaled piece of food or sip of drink.
> Am I just thinking about this all wrong?
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