First Aid for Choking
Introduction:
Choking occurs when a foreign object is lodged in the throat or windpipe, blocking the flow of air. In adults, a piece of food often is the culprit, while young children often swallow small objects.
Symptoms:
First aid:
However, if the choking person becomes unconscious, perform standard cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) with chest compressions and rescue breathing.
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