Acute Upper Airway Obstruction
Alternate Names : Airway Obstruction - Acute Upper, Choking
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Throat Anatomy
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Structures of the throat include the esophagus, trachea, epiglottis and tonsils.
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Choking
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Choking is the hindrance of breathing due to an obstruction of the throat or windpipe. The Heimlich maneuver should be conducted to try to dislodge the object.
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Respiratory System
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Air is breathed in through the nasal passageways, travels through the trachea and bronchi to the lungs.
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