eli5, Why is it hard to swallow water when you’re laying down?
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eli5, Why is it hard to swallow water when you’re laying down?
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When you’re sitting up, you’re getting an assist from gravity. If you’re horizontal, you have to rely purely on your swallow reflex and muscles to move your drink to your stomach.