eli5, Why is it hard to swallow water when you’re laying down? 218 viewsAugust 26, 2021 Question50.38K August 22, 2021 1 Comment eli5, Why is it hard to swallow water when you’re laying down? In: Biology GenXCub commented August 22, 2021 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. 1 Answer ActiveVotedNewestOldest 0 ErikHimmel1 Posted August 26, 2021 0 Comments WHUDD DUPPP You are viewing 1 out of 1 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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.