Choking is a fairly frequent accident that occurs when a foreign object \u201cgets stuck\u201d in the upper part of the throat, larynx, trachea or in the airways, hindering or obstructing airflow.<\/p>\n
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It usually happens when the swallowing mechanism fails and it can lead to suffocation and even death. In adults choking usually occurs due to food and in children due to inedible objects placed in the mouth or foods like cereals, nuts, grapes, olives, etc.<\/p>\n
In most cases, the obstruction is usually partial<\/em><\/strong> and is manifested by coughing, noises, difficulty speaking, etc. In this case, the person should be made to cough so the object can be expelled. To do this, the body needs to be tilted forward.<\/p>\n If the obstruction is complete<\/em><\/strong> we need to act:<\/p>\n