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Well, the question itself is invalid. It is not possible to swallow your own tongue, so you don't need to try to prevent that.
What can happen though, is that a deeply unconscious person can get so floppy all over that the tongue sort of tilts back in their throat, preventing them from breathing. Not quite swallowing the tongue but quite important to avoid.
If you've think you've come across someone who's that deeply unconscious, the thing to do is to place them in the recovery position (see link). That'll be enough to keep the tongue from blocking the airways.
What SHOULD you do, if someone has a seizure? If the person falls down and becomes unconscious: Clear the area around the person. Try to roll him/her on his side. Time the seizure. If the seizure lasts longer than 5 minutes, or if there are multiple seizures, call 911 (or whatever your emergency number is). Write down a short report of what happened. Help the person find a safe place to "sleep it off." Drive them home, and give them the written report. (He or she probably wouldn't remember whatever you say.)
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How does the tongue help the digestive system?
Bob Marley
What would happen if the muscles in your tongue stopped working?
if the tongue wasnt working properly the the tongue will shut down/not move or you wont taste some parts of the tastebuds
What does your tongue do?
It has gustatory organs commonly called taste buds. It also helps you chew and swallow your food and is involved in the process of talking and singing.It helps you eat, including swallowing. It helps you communicate with sounds. It is the number one body part that women do not want to lose!
Could you live without your tongue?
NO! Because you can not talk without your tongue unless you know sing languish!---Depends upon how much of your tongue is missing and whether you get prompt medical treatment. But yes, you can live if your tongue is removed. There are many records of people surviving after having their tongues cut out.
Organ that mixes food in the mouth and initiates swallowing?
tongue
Is it possible for a human to swallow their own tongue?
No, a human cannot swallow their tongue. It is physically impossible.
Do you swallow your tongue when you die?
no
Can your dog swallow his tongue?
Noo
How does the barn swallow drink?
with there tongue
Can you ever swallow your tongue?
It is completely impossible because your tongue is attached to you.
Why is it impossible to swallow your tongue?
Swallowing ones tongue is impossible due to the lingual frenulum, or root of the tongue, on the underside of the tongue.
Is it possile to swallow your tonsils?
no, nor your tongue
Did john terry swallow his tongue?
Swallowing ones tongue is impossible due to the lingual frenulum, or root of the tongue, on the underside of the tongue, so no
Helps you swallow your food and you use it to taste?
The tongue.
What are the risk of gettin a tongue ring?
well you can swallow it. you can get infected if you eat something. your tongue can become swollen.
Is it harm full to swallow your tongue ring?
it depends on how big it is
Why do you have a tongue?
You have a tongue to help mix your food with saliva and help push the moist food to the back of the throat to swallow.
