Question

What Is Choking? Causes, Treatment, and Prevention

Answer 1

Answer: Common Causes of Choking

• eating or drinking too quickly.

• swallowing food before it has been sufficiently chewed.

• swallowing small bones or objects.

• inhaling small objects.

You can prevent choking in adults by following these precautionary measures: Cut food into small pieces. Chew food slowly and thoroughly, especially if wearing dentures. Avoid laughing and talking while chewing and swallowing. Avoid excessive intake of alcohol before and during meals.

1. If someone is choking, encourage them to cough. ...Bend them
2. forwards and give up to 5 back blows to try and dislodge the blockage. ...
3. If they are still choking, give up to 5 abdominal thrusts: hold around the waist and pull inwards and upwards above their belly button.

Explanation:

A person who's choking may display an inability to:

• speak.

• cough.

• make noise.

• breathe.