I had a gag reflex while taking a tablet. Would I have inhaled the pill?

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I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have been suffering from allergy, and you are on Allegra D (Fexofenadine). Today you have taken Allegra D without sufficient water, which caused a gag reflex, which made you cough violently. Your pill may stay in the throat or go to the trachea or lung, according to your query. Stay calm, and do not be agitated. I think there is no complete obstruction of your airways as you can cough. Please try to continue coughing as this is the body's natural mechanism of dislodging blockages in the throat. If you can breathe, but the pill is still in the throat, then drink a few gulps of water and try to eat some small pieces of bread to dislodge the pill. This feeling usually goes away within 30 to 60 minutes. Do not leave the pill to dissolve in the throat. If the feeling persists despite these steps or if you feel pain, then call your doctor. Thank you.

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You have done a splendid job, indeed. You have sent the pill to the stomach. In such conditions, some features may become alarming signs such as continuous or intractable coughing, noisy breathing or wheezing, choking feel, hoarse voice, cannot complete a sentence due to respiratory distress, constant irritation, and soreness of throat, etc. Whenever u take a pill, please ensure sufficient intake of water during swallowing and never make hasten to take a pill. Your sore throat will be healed soon. Gargle with luke warm water mixed with salt. In case of severe pain, you can take Ibuprofen, Naproxen plus Esomeprazole combination. Thank you.