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Choking is the mechanical obstruction of the flow of air from the environment into the lungs. Choking prevents [[breath]]ing, and can be partial or complete, with partial choking allowing some, | |||
although inadequate, flow of air into the lungs. Prolonged or complete choking results in [[asphyxiation]] which leads to [[Hypoxia (medical)|hypoxia]] and is potentially fatal. | |||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Choking is the mechanical obstruction of the flow of air from the environment into the lungs. Choking prevents breathing, and can be partial or complete, with partial choking allowing some, although inadequate, flow of air into the lungs. Prolonged or complete choking results in asphyxiation which leads to hypoxia and is potentially fatal.