I almost just died, help me to prevent it from happening again.?

Well, when you drink, you use suction from drawing in air to also bring in liquids that are held in the mouth obviously for a short time before you swallow. Take smaller sips, should definately help. if you end up in a dangerous situation like you were before, the Heimlich maneauver may work but only if applied by someone else. It's not self sufficient because you will have no leverage. Usually someone will help if you show the "universal sign of choking". Basically hands at your throat

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Okay so what was the lesson, first off even if you plugged up your mouth you can still breathe through your nose, if you would have tried to calm yourself down , which is really difficult when you are having a coughing fit and feel like you can't breathe.

This may only happen once or twice in your whole life so, if it was a chunk of food then yes throw yourself on a chair or counter, but if it happens again try to calm down first and breathe.

It may be possible to touch your uvula to induce vomiting. I have been scared of this for a while. You may also try screaming. Some people say don't panic but that is only if you are with some one that will help you. I, personally, am a 'stunt dummy' for such activities, and will be putting myself through this tonight to end the deaths of many who come across this problem.

it could be that your epiglottis isn't functioning properly or it could be because you try to breathe and drink at the same time. I often breathe and drink simultaneously and so the "down the wrong pipe" syndrome occurs a lot. It's tough, but try to *not* breathe while you drink. If that doesn't help, you should see a doctor about it.

well if you are trying to drink the soda first and then inhale, you probably shouldn't do that. spit it out right then instead of making it go down.

Yeah, Go to a doctor.

First, Im not saying your crazy or anyting. I care for you ( Even though I dont know you )

That could be really bad. Vote best answer?

Yeah, I hope everything goes good for you. Good luck, take care!

Did you have a panic attack? I agree though, contact a doctor. That doesn't seem so normal.

Good luck!

You're Epiglottis isn't functioning well. You need to talk to a physician.

get help or place your head facing down so the liquid will come out.