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Is it possible for small amount of food to go into your lungs without you noticing it?
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Not if you are neurologically intact. The airway is very sensitive to even small amounts of foreign material getting in the trachea, bronchi and lungs.
Answered 1/30/2022
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Not for normal individuals, somewhat common in late neurologic disorder or extreme generalized weakness for any other reasons when the cough reflex is unable to clear solid particles from the airways.
Answered 1/30/2022
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