2006-07-29 03:46:49 · 5 answers · asked by kelvin low 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Yes when somebody blacks out, tongue loses its rigidity and tends to fall into the throat. Since this is common, it's possible to asphyxiate this way, so the answer id yes.
2006-07-31 16:35:44 · answer #1 · answered by pogonoforo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Slightly untrue, yes the tongue can move to the back of the throat and block the airway; but you can not technically swallow it - it is quite well attached to the floor of your mouth.
2006-08-04 17:17:30 · answer #2 · answered by heyguy101 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer should be "yes", that is why when you have an unconscious person the first thin you have to do is checking that his/her tongue is in its right place, then the rest of first aids can take place.
2006-07-31 17:16:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Easily
2006-08-03 05:37:42 · answer #4 · answered by hellloooo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes,
There have been many actual cases of this instance,
2006-08-04 22:27:39 · answer #5 · answered by Quest 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋