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While drinking water, can it go up into your nasal cavity at the back of you throat? doing research and wanted a clear answer.
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Highly unlikely: on a conscious individual, will just gag, reflex will cough. anatomically possible in someone who is not responsive,
Answered 5/15/2017
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Normal response: yes the nasal cavity and mouth are connected, it is like if you drink a soda to fast and it comes out through you nose. Not to worry
Answered 2/13/2015
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