Mitchell has an infection that caused his epiglottis to function improperly.Based on this information,you would expect Mitchell to _____,while he has this illness.

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The epiglottis is a flap of tissue that prevents food and liquid from entering the trachea during swallowing. If it is not functioning properly, it can increase the likelihood of choking or coughing while eating or drinking. There is no indication that an infected epiglottis would affect vitamin absorption, protein digestion, or weight gain.

Mitchell Has an Infection That Caused His Epiglottis to Function