2007-02-11 21:15:27 · 10 answers · asked by Darren O 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
There is a little muscular flap called the Epiglottis that covers over the entrance to the trachea (windpipe) when the swallowing reflex is activated, sending food down the oesophagus (throat) and into the stomach.
Sometimes the epiglottis doesn't close over firm enough and liquid enters the lungs and makes us cough.
2007-02-11 21:21:01 · answer #1 · answered by The Alchemist 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you might have breathed at the same time so the drink goes down your windpipe instaed of just air
2007-02-12 05:27:08 · answer #2 · answered by Yehh Mate..X 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simple solution don't smoke while drinking, i understand the necessary to get high but killing yourself for that by inhaling alcohol, not the best way to die....
2007-02-12 05:30:18 · answer #3 · answered by Kiran 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because you happen to inhale at the same time.
"Don't drink and breathe" might be a good slogan !
2007-02-12 05:19:31 · answer #4 · answered by Froggy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Something to do with your epiglottis in your throat covering your oesophagus instead of your trachea
2007-02-12 15:54:07 · answer #5 · answered by Foxy Chick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's just a fact of life. It happens to all of us.
2007-02-12 05:24:39 · answer #6 · answered by Afi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats when you choke and you have to cough it all back out or else you can get future problems with your lungs.
2007-02-12 05:20:00 · answer #7 · answered by Honey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try swallowing instead of brething it in
2007-02-12 05:19:31 · answer #8 · answered by Russell 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and I hate it.
2007-02-12 05:35:45 · answer #9 · answered by nosy old lady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't.
2007-02-12 05:48:42 · answer #10 · answered by Orion Quest 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋