Signs of a partially blocked windpipe include:
- Gagging.
- Coughing.
- Difficulty breathing.
- Mild to moderate anxiety.
- Wheezing.
The choking rescue procedure (Heimlich maneuver) is not recommended when the above signs are present. A cough will often dislodge the food or object and relieve the symptoms. If coughing does not relieve your symptoms, contact your doctor for evaluation.
Credits
| Author | Jan Nissl, RN, BS |
| Editor | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA |
| Associate Editor | Tracy Landauer |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine |
| Last Updated | October 5, 2007 |
Author:Jan Nissl, RN, BS
Last Updated: 10/05/2007
