Choking

About- Choking occurs when a piece of food, an object, or a liquid becomes lodged in the throat or windpipe leading to inability to breathe.
Symptoms-
 Coughing
 Cyanosis
Difficulty breathing
Inability to talk
Noisy breathing
Unconsciousness
Wheezing

Causes-
Choking is caused when a piece of food or other object gets stuck in the upper airway
 
Specialists to Visit -
 Otolaryngologist (ENT)

Emergency Medicine Doctor

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References-
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https://www.healthline.com
https://www.emedicinehealth.com
https://www.mayoclinic.org

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