It is naturally unknown for what reason I will die in the future.

However, at this point, I can name a few that have a high probability.

"Swallowing pneumonia"

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In the past year, there has been a large number of cases of aspiration, which is the accidental ingestion of saliva or food into the trachea.

In terms of frequency, 100% within two to three days.

And the duration of aspiration is becoming shorter and shorter.

When food or other substances enter the trachea, the reflex function to expel the foreign substance from the trachea is usually activated by choked.

Aspiration pneumonia refers to inflammation in the lungs caused by foreign substances that could not be expelled due to the slowing down of this function and remain in the lungs.

It is caused by a decrease in the swallowing function of food due to weakening of the chewing strength and the muscles that move the tongue as a result of aging.

Although I am not yet in a position to be included in the category of the elderly, I can still feel the decline of functions due to aging every day.

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No matter which generation you are, you will feel yourself aging.

Even my daughters (a college student and a high school student) are saying that they are getting older.

Well, I have said similar things in my 30's and 40's.

Aging is a natural phenomenon.

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There are two patterns of feeling that you are getting old.

(1)"One day, suddenly"

and

(2)"Day by day, step by step"

"Aspiration" fits into the pattern described in the (2) above.

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I'm uncomfortable with the fact that I (basically) don't have a choice in how I die.

"Minimal pain and fear"

Though I don't know who I'm supposed to be talking to, 'm praying for it.