Question 1

How can I tell the difference between mild and severe choking?

Accepted Answer

If a child can cough strongly, speak or cry, some air is getting past the obstruction and you should encourage coughing and watch closely. If they are silent, struggling, unable to cough effectively or turning blue, treat this as severe choking and start back blows and thrusts while someone calls 999.

Question 2

How can I tell the difference between mild and severe choking?

Accepted Answer

If a child can cough strongly, speak or cry, some air is getting past the obstruction and you should encourage coughing and watch closely. If they are silent, struggling, unable to cough effectively or turning blue, treat this as severe choking and start back blows and thrusts while someone calls 999.

Question 3

How can I tell the difference between mild and severe choking?

Accepted Answer

If a child can cough strongly, speak or cry, some air is getting past the obstruction and you should encourage coughing and watch closely. If they are silent, struggling, unable to cough effectively or turning blue, treat this as severe choking and start back blows and thrusts while someone calls 999.

How can I tell the difference between mild and severe choking?

How can I tell the difference between mild and severe choking?

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