The oral and nasal cavities join into one tube the pharynx or back of throat.
So even if just the tongue swells it can push back into this area and block the air passages coming from the nose as well. Less likely the tongue itself but if combined with some throat swelling it can be bad.
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Originally posted on May 31, 2023 at 1:48:26pm
Message modified by Eog on May 31, 2023 at 1:51:01pm