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epiglottisSmall flap located behind the root of the tongue in mammals. It closes off the end of the windpipe during swallowing to prevent food from passing into it and causing choking. The action of the epiglottis is a highly complex reflex process involving two phases. During the first stage a mouthful of chewed food is lifted by the tongue towards the top and back of the mouth. This is accompanied by the cessation of breathing and by the blocking of the nasal areas from the mouth. The second phase involves the epiglottis moving over the larynx while the food passes down into the oesophagus. |
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For most patients, correct patient positioning during sensory examination can limit the amount of contact a scope has with the epiglottis. In retrospect, after talking with a lactation consultant, I am convinced that Bryan had problems with both his tongue and his epiglottis that prevented regular swallowing. 2]O) to close the epiglottis and prevent contamination of the airway NO sample by nasal NO. |
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