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.