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Drinking liquids can go into the lungs due to a failure in the swallowing reflex, often referred to as aspiration. This can occur when food or liquid is inadvertently inhaled instead of being directed down the esophagus, typically due to coughing, laughing, or talking while swallowing. Conditions such as neurological disorders, reduced consciousness, or muscle weakness can increase the risk of aspiration, leading to potential complications like aspiration pneumonia.
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What household item is similar to the lungs?
Any squeezable container which causes variation in inner pressure, thus causing fluids (air or liquids) to go in or out.
Does lungs absorb food and liquid that goes down into lungs?
No. Food and liquids should not go down into the lungs. That is why one coughs excessively when food or liquid "goes down the wrong tube." Aspiration is the term for breathing food or liquid into the lungs, and frequently causes a severe pneumonitis and may result in pneumonia.
How does somking affect your lungs?
cigarettes have tar in them that goes into your lungs which is toxic to your lungs and since it doesn't go anywhere it causes disease in your lungs.
Is it true that drinking caffeine causes cellulite?
Yes caffeine will give you cellulite drinking lots and lots of water helps it go away
How does breathing occur?
you breathe in and out or you would die!!!! <><><> The movement of the diaphragm is what causes the air to go in and out of your lungs.
What causes pain in the middle of the chest between the lungs?
This could be a heart condition in which i suggest you should go see your doctor about this.
How does heat affect solidsliquids and gases?
it causes all to under go a phase change. solids change into liquids by melting, liquids turn into gas by evaporation and......well, i have no freakin idea how gas changes actually
Why does your husband snore?
Because their penius attracts germs which can sometimes go through the penius and into the lungs which causes weasiness, which is the same as snoring.
What role does your epiglottis play in the process of swallowing?
The epiglottis is a flap of tissue that covers the opening to the windpipe during swallowing, preventing food and liquids from entering the lungs. This helps direct food and liquids down the esophagus and into the stomach, ensuring that they go to the right place for digestion.
Where do liquids go after drinking?
Liquids you drink are first swallowed into your esophagus, which then carries them to your stomach. From there, the liquids are absorbed into your bloodstream through the walls of your intestines, providing hydration and necessary nutrients for your body's functions. Any excess liquid is eventually excreted from your body through urination.
How can one avoid using the bathroom in their pants?
Go to the bathroom frequently especially if you are going to be in a situation where you cannot access a bathroom for some time. If you are in a situation where you cannot go to a bathroom avoid drinking large amounts of liquids.
What causes food or liquids to accidently go down the wrong pipe?
Talking while eating because when you are talking you tend to breath through your mouth.
