Subtitle 1: Dry Drowning
Dry drowning is the most common type of drowning and occurs when a person is submerged in water and inhales water into their lungs. This causes the airways to become blocked, resulting in difficulty breathing and unconsciousness. The person may also experience coughing, chest pain, and nausea. The symptoms of dry drowning can occur immediately after the incident or up to 24 hours later.
Subtitle 2: Wet Drowning
Wet drowning is the second most common type of drowning and occurs when a person is submerged in water and inhales a significant amount of water into their lungs. This causes water to enter the airways and fill the lungs, resulting in difficulty breathing and unconsciousness. The person may also experience coughing, chest pain, and nausea. The symptoms of wet drowning can occur immediately after the incident or up to 24 hours later.
Subtitle 3: Secondary Drowning
Secondary drowning occurs when a person is submerged in water and inhales a small amount of water into their lungs. The water causes inflammation and can result in fluid accumulation in the lungs, leading to difficulty breathing and unconsciousness. The symptoms of secondary drowning can occur immediately after the incident or up to 48 hours later.
Subtitle 4: Near Drowning
Near drowning occurs when a person is submerged in water and is unable to breathe for a prolonged period of time, resulting in oxygen deprivation and organ damage. The person may or may not inhale any water into their lungs, but the lack of oxygen can lead to difficulty breathing and unconsciousness. The symptoms of near drowning can occur immediately after the incident or up to 72 hours later.
