Airway obstruction primary prevention

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Prevention depends on the cause of the upper airway obstruction. The following methods may help prevent an obstruction:

• Eat slowly and chew food completely.
• Don’t drink too much alcohol before or while eating.
• Keep small objects away from young children.
• Make sure dentures fit properly.

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