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Does the esophagus open when you breath or does air only go into the trachea when breathing?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

The esophagus opens when you swallow with the closed trachea so you do not choke. Trachea is always open for air because of continuous and involuntary breathing.

Answered 7/7/2021

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