Be careful not to use too much force to avoid damaging ribs or internal organs. To prepare yourself for these situations, learn the Heimlich maneuver and CPR in a certified first-aid training course. There is a problem with information submitted for this request.
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There are no alerts at this time. Alerts There are no alerts at this time. Choking may be caused by: Eating too fast, not chewing food well, or eating with dentures that do not fit well Foods such as food chunks, hot dogs, popcorn, peanut butter, sticky or gooey food marshmallows, gummy bears, dough Drinking alcohol even a small amount of alcohol affects awareness Being unconscious and breathing in vomit Breathing in or swallowing small objects young children Injury to the head and face for example, swelling, bleeding, or a deformity can cause choking Swallowing problems caused by a stroke or other brain disorders Enlarging tonsils or tumors of the neck and throat Problems with the esophagus food pipe or swallowing tube.
Symptoms of choking when a person is unconscious include: Bluish color to the lips and nails Inability to breathe. Tell someone to call or the local emergency number while you begin first aid and CPR.
If you are alone, shout for help and begin first aid and CPR. Roll the person onto their back on a hard surface, keeping the back in a straight line while firmly supporting the head and neck. Expose the person's chest. Open the person's mouth with your thumb and index finger, placing your thumb over the tongue and your index finger under the chin. If you can see an object and it is loose, remove it. If you do not see an object, open the person's airway by lifting the chin while tilting the head back.
Place your ear close to the person's mouth and watch for chest movement. Look, listen, and feel for breathing for 5 seconds. If the person is breathing, give first aid for unconsciousness. If the person is not breathing, begin rescue breathing. Maintain the head position, close the person's nostrils by pinching them with your thumb and index finger, and cover the person's mouth tightly with your mouth. Where choking is severe, the person won't be able to speak, cry, cough or breathe.
Without help, they'll eventually become unconscious. If the person's airway is still blocked after trying back blows and abdominal thrusts, get help immediately:. If they lose consciousness and aren't breathing, you should begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR with chest compressions.
Abdominal thrusts can cause serious injuries. Page last reviewed: 21 August Next review due: 21 August Home Common health questions Accidents, first aid and treatments Back to Accidents, first aid and treatments. What should I do if someone is choking?
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