What is the name of the flap that prevents the food from entering into the respiratory tract?

Player #11558263, sounds like malpractice to me.

please don't ever let an ear,nose, and throat doctor convince you that removal of this will stop your snoring. 2008 a doctor removed mine and I choke even on water. I can't eat alone for fear of choking. my voice is different and no longer sing pretty and I used too. The worst was 19 good teeth loosened up due to no saliva and all had to be pulled. My husband of 15 years just filed for divorce.

Player #11558263, While we think these Doctors knows best . Sometines they are wrong ,My wife had Polyps removed many years ago ,today she cannot smell . We were not made aware that this procedure was oing to damage her ability to smell . Sorry to learn of your misfortune .

Player #11558263, could you mean the uvula? Removal of the epiglottis could mean you'd 'drown' from drinking a glass of water ...

Player #11558263, I am so sorry that happened to you. Mine is intact but I still choke on water and even on my own spit 🙄

epiglottis small organ with big responsibility

Thank you for sharing this important information. I am sorry though for all you have gone through, and wish you all the best.

Rachel, yeah, me too. does that mean it's too short to do it's job?

Player #11558263, I'm so sorry to hear that!! Thank you for that information. I hope you find someone who loves you for you. Take care.

Player #11558263, Did u sue the pants off the terrible Quack of a Dr?? Sounds to me like u got a great case against him!!

I took Anatomy and Physiology in college.

Player #11558263, Jesus...God bless. sorry to hear