Is it actually possible to choke on your tongue ?!
Question: While its is true the tongue is the greatest danger to the unconscious person, it is impossible to swallow or choke on ones tongue.
What happens when unconscious is the the tongue & the soft palate which are muscles, can block the airways, we also lose the ability to cough or swallow and if left on our back, our tongue & soft palate relaxes and obstructs the airways, and if the victim starts to vomit they are at risk of choking, hence we should always roll a ill/injured or unconscious person on to the their side, to open the airways and prevent them from choking on their stomach contents.
Answers: While its is true the tongue is the greatest danger to the unconscious person, it is impossible to swallow or choke on ones tongue.
What happens when unconscious is the the tongue & the soft palate which are muscles, can block the airways, we also lose the ability to cough or swallow and if left on our back, our tongue & soft palate relaxes and obstructs the airways, and if the victim starts to vomit they are at risk of choking, hence we should always roll a ill/injured or unconscious person on to the their side, to open the airways and prevent them from choking on their stomach contents.
No, the muscle cannot go far back into the throat.
Yes it is possible and usually happens when someone is having a stroke or is unconscious.
You can't actually swallow it, but it could lie across and impair the air passage while unconscious.
Yes it is. That's why when people have seizures one of the first things that's done is to be sure their airway is clear. It's because of the loss of muscle control.
yes it is. When people have seizures they check to make sure they don't swallow their tongue and die. My friend had one in computer class one day and they were making sure he didn't choke thank god he was ok
You cannot swallow your tongue. However, it can slide back and obstruct your airway, especially during unconsciousness or during a seizure. If you have ever taken CPR, you are taught to to a "jaw thrust" to assure the tongue isn't blocking the airway.
Never stick something in someone's mouth if they're having a seizure; roll the person onto his/her side and wait for the seizure to be over.
Short answer? Yes, you can choke on your tongue, but you can't swallow your tongue.
The tongue goes all the way to the back of the throat.If the tongue swells enough, yes, you can choke on your own tongue.