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History and Symptoms

Symptoms vary depending on the cause, but some symptoms are common to all types of airway blockage. They include:

• Agitation or fidgeting.
• Bluish color to the skin (cyanosis) Changes in consciousness.
• Choking.
• Confusion.
• Difficulty breathing.
• Gasping for air.
• Panic.
• Unconsciousness.
• Wheezing, crowing, whistling, or other unusual breathing noises indicating breathing difficulty.