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2007-03-27 16:21:29 · 53 answers · asked by tylor c 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
No, everything coming up from your stomach is too small to obstruct your airway. It is possible to aspirate vomit into the lungs, which is a serious condition that can lead to pneumonia and other respiratory problems.
Large amounts however would obstruct the brochioles and smaller airways in the lungs, so people who do this could possibly "choke" on it
2007-03-27 16:24:26 · answer #1 · answered by Troy 6 · 3⤊ 9⤋
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2016-09-29 00:57:18 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is very possible. This happens often when people have seizures or when a person was laying down when they started throwing up. Choking on your own vomit could also be deadly. If you are having a problem with this you should probably see a doctor.
2007-03-27 16:24:55 · answer #3 · answered by kisscabernet 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, quite possible. It's a problem most EMT's encounter, usually with people who have had a bit too much to drink, or somebody having a heart attack. Not only do they choke on it, but sometimes will breathe it back down to the lungs and make a bad situation even worse. They will use a vaccum line to clear the throat and get it all out of the way. If you don't have that available, doing a Heimlich maneuver will usually force things to the top and out. Messy, nasty, but effective.
2007-03-27 16:28:59 · answer #4 · answered by The mom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it happens all the time, especially to people who are drunk and then pass out and, while passed out, begin vomiting because of the alcohol in their systems. If a person is lying on his or her back in this state, the risk that they will choke on their vomit is increased.
2007-03-27 16:26:45 · answer #5 · answered by lixwix 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is possible to die from choking on ones vomit it is called aspiration.
2007-03-27 16:40:57 · answer #6 · answered by jmartinsky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. For example, if you are unconcious or having a seizure or something like that, and you're on your back, you can vomit and choke on it.
2007-03-27 16:25:27 · answer #7 · answered by insideout72 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2015-08-07 09:43:44 · answer #8 · answered by Debera 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is, I have witnessed this first hand. If someone is unresponsive and vomits, turn them on their side and clean their mouth out, you will save their life. Often, while giving CPR if the breaths you give go into the stomach instead of the lungs, it will cause the patient to regurgitate. Everyone could benefit from taking a CPR course.
2007-03-27 16:26:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. Many people are asphyxiated by their own vomit. That's one of the reasons that epileptics are placed on their sides during a seizure.
2007-03-27 16:28:55 · answer #10 · answered by Neil L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes...those that do usually are passed out drunk or have seizures...I had to give mouth to mouth with someone having a seizure and they stopped breathing because they choked on their vomit...At the time I didn't think about it..but afterwords..mouthwash was the norm for the day.
2007-03-27 16:30:18 · answer #11 · answered by wwpetcemetery 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋