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Can someone swallow their tongue during a seizure?

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feel a lack of information and resources are barriers to accessing support or treatment they need
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of people with epilepsy experience stigma, ranging from subtle biases to significant misunderstanding.

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Nearly 2 in 3 people emphasise the urgent need for more community support and understanding to improve their quality of life
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Can someone swallow their tongue during a seizure?

No, it’s physically impossible to swallow your tongue. It’s actually much more harmful to put something in someone’s mouth to prevent this because it could cause oral injuries. Instead, you should gently roll someone onto their side once their seizure has finished to ensure that their airway is clear.