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Because otherwise you might inhale the food or liquid into your windpipe and choke on it.
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Why is normal breathing interrupted when you swallow?
Because the food goes through your esophagus and thats where the airflow comes through also when eating it makes a brief pause :)
What is the greek meaning of word apnea?
When breathing is interrupted or when there is totally no wind.
Why fish swallow water?
It aids in breathing through the gills.
The trap door that moves to cover your trachea when you swallow so you dont swallow food into your breathing tube?
esophagus....
Which air breathing animal can only swallow when its head is under water?
Blue Whale
How do you make yourself burp?
If you don't want to drink a highly carbonated drink just swallow air.It's that simple.You can swallow air by breathing in air,close your mouth,squeeze your cheeks,and just swallow it.
Had an injury through breathing in fumes or swallowing chemicals?
you swallow the fume ands you go hostpital and they tell you 'you'll be fine' then you go home swallow some chemicals and then you die xoxoxoxoxoxo
Should you go to hospital if you swallow a soda can tab?
YES! You could damage something in your throat and/or stop breathing!
How do you chug water?
Swallow, swallow, and keep swallowing without taking a breath. It is not really safe to chug a liquid because you can choke. You will get enough just by drinking regularly and breathing in between swallows.
What happens when you swallow and hiccup at the same time?
When you swallow and hiccup at the same time, the normal swallowing motion can be interrupted by the involuntary contraction of the diaphragm that occurs during a hiccup. This can cause an uncomfortable sensation in the throat or chest. It is a rare occurrence and typically resolves on its own.
What is correct will not be interrupted or will be not interrupted?
Will not be interrupted is correct
What are the side effect from a barium swallow test?
Some of the side effects from a barium swallow test could be cramping, vomiting, or troubles swallowing. It could also go down the windpipe and cause infections or breathing trouble.
