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==What are the symptoms of Choking in an infant under 1 year?== | ==What are the symptoms of Choking in an infant under 1 year?== | ||
The danger signs of choking are: | |||
* Bluish skin color | |||
* Difficulty breathing - ribs and chest pull inward | |||
* Loss of consciousness if blockage is not cleared | |||
* Inability to cry or make much sound | |||
* Weak, ineffective coughing | |||
* Soft or high-pitched sounds while inhaling | |||
==What causes Choking in an infant under 1 year?== | ==What causes Choking in an infant under 1 year?== |
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Overview
Choking is when someone can't breathe because food, a toy, or other object is blocking the airway (throat or windpipe).
Choking may result from a complete or partial blockage of the airway. A complete blockage is a medical emergency and a partial blockage can quickly become life threatening if the person cannot breathe enough.
Permanent brain damage can occur in as little as 4 minutes when a person does not get enough air. Rapid first aid for choking can save a life.
What are the symptoms of Choking in an infant under 1 year?
The danger signs of choking are:
- Bluish skin color
- Difficulty breathing - ribs and chest pull inward
- Loss of consciousness if blockage is not cleared
- Inability to cry or make much sound
- Weak, ineffective coughing
- Soft or high-pitched sounds while inhaling
What causes Choking in an infant under 1 year?
Choking in infants is usually caused by breathing in a small object that the baby has placed in their mouth, such as a button, coin, balloon, toy part, or watch battery.