For choking meaning compression of the neck, see Strangling. For other usage of choking, see choke.

Choking is the obstruction of the flow of air from the environment into the lungs. Choking prevents breathing, and can be partial or complete, where partial choking indicates that there is some, although inadequate flow of air into the lungs. Prolonged or complete choking results in asphyxiation. Choking can be caused by:

• Introduction of a foreign object into the airway, usually involving the pharynx, larynx or trachea.
• Respiratory diseases that involve obstruction of the airway.
• Compression of the laryngopharynx, larynx or trachea in strangles.
• Smothering in cases of violence or accidents.

Foreign objects

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Foreign objects obstructing the airway are a typical cause of choking. The situation can sometimes be relieved by strikes to the back while the person choking is leaning forward, or by abdominal thrusts (commonly known as the Heimlich Manoeuvre). Failure to cough up the object will, depending on the degree of choking, rapidly result in unconsciousness and cardiac arrest. The advanced medical procedure to remove such objects is inspection of the airway with a laryngoscope or bronchoscope, and removal of the object under direct vision, followed by CPR. Severe cases where there is an inability to remove the object may require cricothyrotomy.

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RT @seejanenurse: My stethoscope is choking me and the tele pack wires are strangling me and the coffee is not tasty at all.
BeeAnnie (Anna Beideman) Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:16:26 -0000
RT @seejanenurse: My stethoscope is choking me and the tele pack wires are strangling me and the coffee is not tasty at all.
#Dumbquestions (u choking) u want some more food?
EstyleZ (Erron StyleZ) Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:15:05 -0000
#Dumbquestions (u choking) u want some more food?
#dumbquestions : "how much is a 32 cent stamp worth?" & *clearly choking* "are you okay?" no bitch I'm choking. =0
HoleyCholey (nicole morel) Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:08:34 -0000
#dumbquestions : "how much is a 32 cent stamp worth?" & *clearly choking* "are you okay?" no bitch I'm choking. =0
@rrrrrai @taller_thanyou YAYA! he sounds good (: but to be honest i dont really like JH's voice, it's so.. forceful! like he's choking! ):
gluteus_maximus (Shufang) Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:08:29 -0000
@rrrrrai @taller_thanyou YAYA! he sounds good (: but to be honest i dont really like JH's voice, it's so.. forceful! like he's choking! ):
Deanna was about 2 seconds from choking on shoe leather...praise God for foresight! Didn't think putting my foot in my mouth was on the menu
teacherchic (DWR) Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:07:48 -0000
Deanna was about 2 seconds from choking on shoe leather...praise God for foresight! Didn't think putting my foot in my mouth was on the menu
Its only about to be nine? Haha wtf. Im an early bird choking on suicide drinks.
JohnathanHM (Johnathan Monroe) Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:54:35 -0000
Its only about to be nine? Haha wtf. Im an early bird choking on suicide drinks.

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