Health Dictionary
Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.
Choking history and symptoms
Introduction
History and Symptoms
History and Symptoms
- The person cannot speak or cry out.
- The person’s face turns blue (cyanosis) from lack of oxygen.
- The person desperately grabs at his or her throat.
- The person has a weak cough, and labored breathing produces a high-pitched noise.
- The person does any or all of the above, and then becomes unconscious.
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