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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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Dr. Marino Tavarez answered

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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Dr. Edwin Robins answered

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

Dr Hickerson agreed

Answered 2/13/2015

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A member asked:

While drinking water, can it go up into your nasal cavity at the back of you throat? doing research and wanted a clear answer.

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Marino Tavarez answered

Dr. Edwin Robins answered

Dr Hickerson agreed

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