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Because the food goes through your esophagus and thats where the airflow comes through also when eating it makes a brief pause :)
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Why is breathing interrupted when you swallow?
Because otherwise you might inhale the food or liquid into your windpipe and choke on it.
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 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....
What is normal breathing to the breathing during an asthma attack?
normal breathing is nice and easy while breathing during an asthma attack is difficult and doesnt allow you to fully use your airways.
What term denotes normal breathing?
Respiratory means pertaining to air, lungs, or breathing.
When checking for breathing you look for normal breathing?
When checking for breathing you look for normal breathing. lis two types obreathing that you consider
Which air breathing animal can only swallow when its head is under water?
Blue Whale
When checking for breathing you look for normal breathing. list two types of breathing that you consider.?
gasping
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.
Is it normal to fancy someone you met on holiday?
as normal as breathing
