With the holiday season around the corner, many will take the time to enjoy family and food. Those treats can increase the likelihood of choking. Christin Baker-Hankton, D.O., who practices family medicine with Utica Park Clinic, shares several tips to help prevent or remedy a choking episode.
What are some choking signs:
• Difficulty breathing
• High-pitched noises when breathing
• Coughing
• Inability to speak
• Pale/blue lips or skin
What foods may increase the risk of choking:
• Round or hard candies
• Chewy... Read More »