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How to Help a Choking Child

What You In this section you'll learn the signs of choking and how to help a choking child.
Will Learn

Definitions and Choking is when food or another object gets stuck in the airway or throat. The
Key Facts object stops air from getting to the lungs.

Some choking is mild and some is severe. If it's severe, act fast. Get the object
out so the child can breathe.

Topics Mild vs Severe Choking
How to Help a Choking Child
How to Help a Choking Child Who Stops Responding

Mild vs Severe Clmkmg

Action Use the following table to figure out if a child has mild or severe choking and
what you should do:

If the child The block in the And you should
airway is
• Can make sounds • Stand by and let her
• Can cough loudly Mild cough

• Cannot breathe or Severe • If you are worried
about her breath-
• Has a cough that ing, phone your
has no sound or emergency response
number (or 91 1)
• Cannot talk or make
a sound or • Act quickly
• Follow the steps to
• Makes the choking
sign help a choking child

FYI: A child who is choking might use the choking sign (holding the neck with one or
both hands).
The Choking Sign

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