What is actually happening when you drink something and it get’s “caught” in your chest/throat and it’s really painful?
In: Biology
The esophagus has both voluntary (skeletal) and involuntary ( smooth) muscle. The lower part of the esophagus (smooth muscle) can go into spasm, preventing the passage of food. This condition is known as achalasia. In this condition food gets stuck and can be quite uncomfortable.
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