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sharpguy

The role of epiglottis is to   seal off the windpipe while swallowing food.  This will prevent solid substances from entering the respiratory tract. Therefore, in a situation where  the  epiglottis does not function properly, solid substances might enter the windpipe and this might cause chocking


capricetillman
The person may have choking and beverage burns. They may also not be able to talk very well.