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The most common choking cause by far is food, and many choking emergencies occur in places where lots of people eat, like restaurants and care facility dining rooms. Have you ever thought about what y … read more

Of all the differentchoking causes, food is by far the most common across all age groups. That means that restaurants, where lots of people get together to eat every day, are a hotbed of choking emerg … read more

At Dechoker, one of the comments we hear often from families who have been through a choking emergency is that they “never thought it would happen to them.” Choking is one of those things … read more

Among the many challenges people with Down syndrome face on a daily basis, one of the most fundamental is with eating and swallowing. Difficulties can start in infancy, when babies have a hard time nu … read more

Across the U.S., families are making plans for their Thanksgiving celebrations. It’s a time of togetherness and warm cheer and — let’s face it — a time to eat a ton of food! He … read more

We all know that CPR is an important life-saving skill, but did you know that choking is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S.? According to the American Red Cross, more than 10,000 people a … read more