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Choking is when someone can't breathe because food, a toy, or other object is blocking the airway (throat or windpipe. |
Basic Info
Symptoms
The universal distress signal for choking is grabbing the throat with the hand. Other danger signs include: Bluish sk...
Causes
Eating too fast, failing to chew food well enough, or eating with improperly fitted dentures; Drinking alcohol (even ...
Tests
Choking is diagnosed by observation of the choking victim. Children able to actively cough should be watched to make ...
Treatments
How to perform the Heimlich maneuver: First ask, "Are you choking? Can you speak?" DO NOT perform first aid if the pe...
Complications
The universal distress signal for choking is grabbing the throat with the hand. Other danger signs include: Bluish sk...
Prevention
Eat slowly and chew food thoroughly; Make sure dentures fit properly; Don't drink too much alcohol before or during e...
Doctor Specialties
All infants, children, and adolescents who have a choking incident should see a doctor, since complications can occur...
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