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.
Non-sanded grout is a cement based grout normally used on smaller tile joints. It is recommended in floor and wall tiling projects with grout joints spacing between 1/16th to 1/8th inch. When non-sanded grout is used to fill wider joints, the grout could possibly crack due to the lack of bonding that the sands provide. This grout is designed for use in tile surfaces that are dry when the grout is applied. The water retentive additive allows the grout to stay moist until the cement cures properly.