Question

What happens when food is entered inside our lungs????

Answer 1

we may die is food enters inside our lungs as it will stop our breathing

Answer 2

Inhaling food into your lungs -- known as aspiration -- can cause serious complications, especially if you have a condition that makes you aspirate food or fluids on a regular basis. According to an article published in 2011 by "Critical Care Medicine," aspiration is the leading cause of pneumonia in the intensive care unit. A piece of tissue called the epiglottis normally prevents food from entering your lungs by covering your trachea, or windpipe, as you’re swallowing. From time to time, you may accidentally take food into your trachea while you're eating. If you're healthy and have a strong immune system, you may not have any complications from an isolated incident.