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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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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.

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ErikHimmel1 Posted August 26, 2021 0 Comments

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