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Explain what would happen if your epiglottis stopped working properly.

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You would have to go to dialysis to get your blood filtered every day.
You would have to go to dialysis to get your blood filtered every day.

You would have to use an inhaler when the pollen or dust repeatedly bothered you.
You would have to use an inhaler when the pollen or dust repeatedly bothered you.

You could choke on food when it went down the wrong place.
You could choke on food when it went down the wrong place.

You would have to go to the doctor to have your blood pressure checked regularly.
You would have to go to the doctor to have your blood pressure checked regularly.

If your epiglottis stopped working properly, you would be at risk of choking on food and liquids when swallowing. The epiglottis is responsible for directing food and liquids into the esophagus, rather than the airway leading to your lungs. Without proper function of the epiglottis, you could inhale food or liquid into your lungs, leading to serious complications such as pneumonia or asphyxiation. This could result in difficulty breathing, coughing, and a feeling of choking. In severe cases, it could be life-threatening and require immediate medical attention.