Signs of a partially blocked windpipe
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.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: October 5, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine | |
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