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Choking : Causes

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Causes could include:

Causes Overview Articles

Choking
Choking is a major cause of death for children under three and is a hazard for older children as well. Young children naturally explore the world with their mouths, and they will readily put in their mouths anything that fits.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Choking
There are three reasons why people choke. These are: mechanical obstruction tissue swelling crushing of the trachea Regardless of the cause, choking cuts off the air supply to the lungs.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Specific Causes Articles

Acute upper airway obstruction
An acute upper airway obstruction is a blockage of the upper airway, which can be in the trachea, voice box(laryngeal), or throat(pharyngeal) areas.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 11, 2009
Airway Obstruction
Detailed information on airway obstruction and children, including choking, suffocation, and strangulation
Source:StayWell
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