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Food Choking: A painful incident that came to light from Solan district of Himachal Pradesh has shocked everyone. Here a 28-year-old youth died just because a piece of Kurkure got stuck in his windpipe. After this accident, not only the family but the entire village is in shock. Experts say that even a small carelessness while eating can sometimes prove fatal. In such a situation, let us tell you today how dangerous food choking is and how life can be saved from it.
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According to the information, Hemant Sharma, resident of Tal village of Ghanagughat Panchayat of Arki sub-division, used to work in a private hotel in Kasauli. According to family members, he was eating Kurkure at home when a piece of it got stuck in his throat. Within some time, he started having trouble breathing and his condition became serious. The family members immediately took him to the hospital, where after first aid, seeing his critical condition, the doctors referred him to PGI, Chandigarh. Doctors treated him at PGI but despite all efforts his life could not be saved. As soon as the news of the death of the young man was received, a wave of mourning ran in the village and surrounding areas.
What is food choking?
According to experts, when any food item gets stuck in the respiratory tract and obstructs the path of air reaching the lungs, then this condition is called food choking. This can be a medical emergency, because serious damage can occur within minutes if the body does not get enough oxygen.
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Why does food get stuck in the throat?
Doctors say that there is a part in our throat called epiglottis, which is responsible for maintaining the balance between the food pipe and the windpipe. When a person talks, laughs or swallows too fast while eating, a piece of food can go the wrong way and get stuck in the windpipe. In such a situation, difficulty in breathing starts.
What to do if food gets stuck in someone’s throat?
According to experts, if food gets stuck in a person’s throat and he is unable to cough, then he should be asked to cough continuously. Because many times the stuck object comes out. If the situation is serious, the person can be bent forward and patted firmly on the upper back. Apart from this, an expert person can also use Heimlich maneuver. In this process, pressure is applied on the upper part of the stomach by standing behind the victim, due to which the trapped object can come out due to the pressure of air present in the lungs.
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