Choking

...Every year, thousands of children -- most of them under 4 -- choke on pieces of food, toys... airways can easily become obstructed. Fortunately, choking deaths are preventable (see related articles... until the object is coughed up or help arrives. 6. Even if your child seems fine after a choking...

... could push it farther into the airway.) Ask "Are you choking?" If she nods yes or can't respond, she...

...Once your baby starts to crawl, be sure to keep potential choking hazards -- any toy or object...

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...According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the most common cause of nonfatal choking... incidents is food, most commonly nuts, hot dogs, and chunks of fruit or vegetable. Most choking deaths... the possibility of being faced with a choking child. But what constitutes a choking hazard, and what can you do...