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What is Choking? What is the first aid for it?

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1. Choking occurs when the wind pipe is obstructed by an object leading to blocking of air. 

2. Choking has to be attended immediately as it is dangerous. 

3. In adults, hold the person from behind around the abdomen just below the ribs. 

4. Press quickly and repeatedly until the person gets relief by coughing or vomiting. 

5. In case of children who usually put seeds, coins or bottle caption their mouth and get choked. 

6. The child should be made to lie down upside down in the lap of an adult. 

7. Then, the part of the back between the shoulder bones has to be tapped strongly until the object comes out. 

8. Take him to the doctor immediately.

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