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What prevents us from choking?
the heimlich maneuver(: lol
What technique prevents people from choking?
swallowing
What prevents a person from choking?
An unobstructed airway.
What part of the GI tract prevents a person from choking?
Epiglottis
What part of the GI tract prevents a person from choking while swallowing?
Epiglottis
What is epiglottis and what is its purpose?
It's a "flap" that covers either the trachea or esophagus. It prevents you from choking. When you eat, it covers the trachea so food will go down the esophagus and not the windpipe (trachea). If food gets down your trachea, you will choke.
What is the precaution for choking for adults?
The precaution for choking for adults is the same as it is for children. To prevent choking thoroughly chew food.
Can bulimia cause acid reflux and problems with choking on food?
I have acid reflux and yes it does cause some choking...if food comes up and you swallow, you may end up choking on this partially digested food. Also, i sometimes wake up just choking on hot air.
What are the statistics for people who have died of choking in the US in 2008?
Choking and the Heimlich ManeuverChoking, which is caused by food or another foreign object becoming lodged in the throat, or airway, accounts for nearly 4,600 deaths each year.
Can choking on food cause fainting?
yes it can.
Why are olives an adult food?
choking hazard?
When you cant breath because you are choking what is this called?
It's called your choking! It means the food is stuck in your windpipe!
