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Choking (object in airway): Partial or complete obstruction of the airway can be due to a foreign body (e.g., food, a bead, toy, etc.)

The onset of respiratory distress may be sudden with cough. There is often agitation in the early stage of rel=dict airway obstruction. The signs of respiratory distress include labored, ineffective breathing until the person is not longer breathing (apneic). Loss of consciousness occurs if the obstruction is not relieved.

Treatment of airway obstruction due to a foreign body includes:

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