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Choking is caused by food or an item being stuck in the esophagus. Esophagus is the passage to the lungs and the stomach. So if food gets stuck in the esophagus, the lungs get blocked from receiving oxygen as well.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 9y agoAn object or fluid that goes right into your trachea that makes breathing impossible.
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When choking on food is most likely caused by an interferance with the proper functioning of the?
epiglottis
Name of disease caused due to choking of coronary artery?
It is a cardiac disease
Choking on food is most likely caused by an interference with the proper functioning of what?
your airway also known as the trachea
What are the statistics for people who have died of choking in the US in 2008?
Choking and the Heimlich ManeuverChoking, which is caused by food or another foreign object becoming lodged in the throat, or airway, accounts for nearly 4,600 deaths each year.
What is the difference between partial and complete airway obstruction due to choking?
a partial airway is caused by a non tramatic mechanisim
What effect does choking have on your lungs?
Choking affects the lungs by choking
Is choking abuse?
Someone choking you, YES.
What if your baby is choking by the stomach cord?
Call 911! It doesn't matter what the baby is choking on, just that it's choking.
What is the precaution for choking for adults?
The precaution for choking for adults is the same as it is for children. To prevent choking thoroughly chew food.
What is the duration of Choking Man?
The duration of Choking Man is 1.38 hours.
What is the duration of Choking Hazard?
The duration of Choking Hazard is 1.35 hours.
Which term is also known as choking?
Choking can be explained as an airway obstruction.
