A foreign object or food item can be aspirated (sucked into) the airway and can cause obstruction and noisy breathing. Floppy tissues in the respiratory tract can cause noisy breathing due to the collapse of these tissues into the airway.
Sand is a loose, fragmented, naturally-occurring material consisting of very small particles of decomposed rocks, corals, or shells. Sand is used to provide bulk, strength, and other properties to construction materials like asphalt and concrete. It is also used as a decorative material in landscaping. Specific types of sand are used in the manufacture of glass and as a molding material for metal casting. Other sand is used as an abrasive in sandblasting and to make sandpaper. Sand was used as early as 6000 B.C. to grind and polish stones to make sharpened tools and other objects.
Sanded grout is the most common grout used for ceramic tile, stone, and any tile with a grout joint 1/8 inch or larger. Sanded grout is made of Portland cement, sand, and other additives. When installed, it is mixed with water and toweled into the grout joint.