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What Happens When Sunflower Seeds Are Eaten?

I ate some sunflower seeds and a piece of seed got caught somewhere near my windpipe. It is causing me to cough and nearly choke when I breathe in. What can I do about it? This often happens when I eat some type of small seed or something with small seeds in it.
Thu, 15 May 2014
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hello,thanks for ur query, any seed should be properly chewed before swallowing.vocal cords very much sensitive and closes during swallowing procedure,whenever person speaks while talking there is a chance of swallowed material(seed) can enter wind pipe through vocal cords. beware, inhaled seed my cause choking or lung infection or death.all d best.take care.
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What Happens When Sunflower Seeds Are Eaten?

hello,thanks for ur query, any seed should be properly chewed before swallowing.vocal cords very much sensitive and closes during swallowing procedure,whenever person speaks while talking there is a chance of swallowed material(seed) can enter wind pipe through vocal cords. beware, inhaled seed my cause choking or lung infection or death.all d best.take care.