Choking is one of the top five leading causes of unintentional, injury-related deaths in the U.S., according to the National Safety Council, a nonprofit safety advocacy organization focused on ...

For many parents, the thought of their child choking is a quiet but constant fear. It can happen in an instant, often when a ...

Halloween is just a few weeks away and with all that candy from trick-or-treating, doctors say your child could be at risk of ...

Have your child sit up while eating and Keep mealtime calm and avoid rushing when eating. Watch what your child puts in their mouth and pay attention while they eat. Certain types of food can put your ...

A choking emergency can turn really scary, really quickly. Whether it’s yourself or another person, knowing how to remove the blockage while staying calm can be the difference between life and death.

Some medical emergencies happen most often in the home, and they need to be addressed quickly, before help arrives. So what do you do when an infant or young child is choking? “The, most common thing ...

Choking emergencies develop rapidly and require immediate, decisive action to prevent tragic outcomes. When someone cannot breathe, speak, or cough forcefully due to an airway obstruction, permanent ...

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A Warwick teacher is being praised for her quick actions after she used the Heimlich maneuver to save a young student who was choking. It’s important to note that if ...

MARIETTA, Ga. -- A Georgia police officer is being hailed as a hero for saving a choking baby earlier this month. Officer Nick St. Onge was the first person on the scene on May 15 following a call ...

Many choking deaths can be prevented with these steps. July 28, 2010 — -- If you saw a person choking, would you know what to do? The Heimlich maneuver sounds familiar, but the technique is now ...