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Signals of Choking
Be prepared
Did you know that more than 2,800 people die each year as a result of
choking? This is the time of the year when many families and friends get
together for large meals and good times. Would you be able to recognize if
a family member or friend started to choke? Do you know what activities
might lead to choking?
Here are some common causes of choking
- Trying to swallow large pieces of poorly
chewed food.
- Drinking alcohol before or during meals.
Alcohol dulls the nerves that aid in swallowing.
- Wearing dentures. Dentures make it difficult
to sense whether food is fully chewed before it is swallowed.
- Eating while talking excitedly or laughing.
- Eating too fast.
- Walking, playing, or running with food or
objects in the mouth.
These are just some of the causes of choking. If you want to learn more
about the signals of choking or the care needed to give to a person who is
choking, sign up for a Red Cross CPR course.
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