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Alternate Names : Obstructed Airway
Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring
Choking in an unconscious adult may occur when the upper airway, usually the throat or windpipe, is blocked by an object or irritation.
Choking is more likely if a person:
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Choking in the Unconscious Adult: Symptoms & Signs
Author: James Broomfield, MD Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN Date Reviewed: 07/05/01