Choking
Choking is the inability to breathe because the trachea is blocked, constricted, or swollen shut. Choking is a medical emergency. When a person is choking, air cannot reach the lungs. If the a...
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Choking
Blockage of the throat or windpipe by an object.
Choking is a major cause of death for children under three, and is a hazard for older children as well. Young children explore the world with t...
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