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Signs of a Partially Blocked Windpipe
Signs of a partially blocked windpipe include:
- Gagging.
- Coughing.
- Trouble 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.
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| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: July 11, 2011 |
| Medical Review: | Reference William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine
Reference David Messenger, MD |
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