Well, in the mail today there came photographic evidence that I do in fact have a brain. I’ll probably post more of these when I get a chance to look through them all, but for now, here’s one picture.
Like I said elsewhere, your epiglottis looks relatively small but without seeing it in action, it's hard to tell what it can do.
(yes, we are talking about an epiglottis)
If it *is* too small, then that might allow trace aspiration to happen when you swallow. Such could lead to pneumonia if you aren't otherwise healthy and active, which you certainly are. I'm also wondering if your epiglottis might have been eroded a bit from your GERD.
Do you find that you cough a lot when you eat or when you drink (especially when you drink thin liquids?)
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Date: 2007-06-16 17:18 (UTC)(yes, we are talking about an epiglottis)
If it *is* too small, then that might allow trace aspiration to happen when you swallow. Such could lead to pneumonia if you aren't otherwise healthy and active, which you certainly are. I'm also wondering if your epiglottis might have been eroded a bit from your GERD.
Do you find that you cough a lot when you eat or when you drink (especially when you drink thin liquids?)