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Where swallowing food or liquids and breathing at the same time causes coughing would it worsen gastroesophageal reflex disease?
Yes, swallowing food or liquids and breathing at the same time can lead to coughing and potentially worsen symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The coughing may increase the pressure in the abdomen, leading to more reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus. This can exacerbate the symptoms of GERD such as heartburn and regurgitation.
Can infants breath and swallow at the same time?
Actually they can - this has to do with the placement of the larynx - but around nine months, when nursing subsides (and eating more solid food occurs) the larynx moves lower down in the throat, occluding the previous passage of air and fluid at the same time, but allowing increased vocal ability. This gives infants the ability to breathe and nurse at the same time. (Page 80 of the November 2010 Discover magazine has a short discussion of this.)
What body systems are used when eating cheese?
When eating cheese, the digestive system is primarily involved. The mouth helps break down the cheese into smaller pieces for swallowing, and the digestive enzymes in the stomach and intestines work to further break down the cheese into nutrients that can be absorbed by the body.
What is infantile swallowing and how is it different from regular swallowing?
Infantile swallowing refers to the swallowing pattern seen in infants, where the tongue moves forward in a sucking motion to transfer liquids or soft foods to the back of the mouth. In contrast, regular swallowing involves a more complex and coordinated movement of the tongue, soft palate, and throat muscles to propel the food or liquid into the esophagus. Infantile swallowing is a developmental stage that typically transitions to adult-like swallowing patterns as a child grows.
What is the purpose of the tongue for the body?
The tongue is important for various functions such as tasting, swallowing, and speaking. It helps manipulate food in the mouth during chewing and initiates the swallowing reflex by pushing food toward the throat. Additionally, the tongue plays a crucial role in articulating speech sounds by moving to different positions in the mouth.
What is the Medical suffix for eating swallowing?
The medical suffix for eating or swallowing is "-phagia." This term is derived from the Greek word "phagein," which means "to eat." It is commonly used in medical terminology to describe various conditions related to eating or swallowing, such as dysphagia (difficulty swallowing).
Is dissolving and eating the same thing?
No.
What is Medical suffix for eating?
The medical suffix for eating is -phagia. For example, dysphagia means difficulty swallowing, polyphagia means excessive eating, and dysphagia means painful swallowing.
What means the same thing as dining?
Eating.
What phobia is the fear of swallowing or eating?
fear of eating is called relatifreoepesnms
Excessive swallowing of air while eating or drinking?
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What are the 3 major steps in the breakdown of food?
Food Eating Swallowing
What means the same cell eating?
The word that means the same thing as cell eating is phagocytosis. The outcome is the ingestion of particulate matter, such as bacteria, from the extracellular fluid.
What happends to you if you eat marijuana?
The same thing as if you get high. It just tastes nasty. If i were you i'd smoke it instead of eating it its gross eating it.
What is the most common strain of strep?
The most common strain of strep is swallowing and eating
How do you keep you self from getting a tape worm?
by not eating uncooked pork or swallowing fleas.
What is the medical term meaning excessive swallowing of air while eating or drinking?
aerophagiaAerophagia
