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Bookmark or Share- Adult & Child Choking: Symptoms and First Aid | Red CrossChoking occurs when the airway becomes either partially or completely blocked by a foreign object, such as a piece of food or a small toy; by swelling in the mouth or throat; or by fluids, such as vomit or blood.
- Choking: First Aid and Prevention | Johns Hopkins MedicineChoking is when a person can't speak, cough, or breathe because something is blocking (obstructing) the airway. No air can get through. If the airway stays blocked, it can lead to a loss of consciousness and death.
- Choking: Signs, Choking Hazards, and Prevention - HealthlineChoking occurs when an object, a piece of food, or a liquid blocks a person’s throat. Learn about some possible causes of choking and what you can do about it.
- Choking: What to Do, First Aid, CPR, and More - HealthgradesWhile medical services arrive, even people without training can help and potentially save the life of someone choking. Methods to help a person choking include black blows, CPR, and the Heimlich maneuver. Make sure you have proofed your home and environment to help prevent choking in small children.
- What Is Choking? Causes, Treatment, and Prevention - Verywell HealthChoking happens when something—food or another item—is caught in the back of the throat. If the object (or food) blocks the top of the trachea a person may be unable to breathe. This is an emergency.
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