Unit 1 - Dysphagia
Lesson 1.1 Dysphagia
1.1.4.2 Obstruction
An airway obstruction is a blockage in any part
of the airway due to a food or foreign object. An obstruction may
totally prevent air from getting into lungs that would
be life threatening emergencies that require immediate medical
attention.
How is an airway obstruction treated?
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An airway obstruction is usually a medical emergency. Call a national emergency phone number if someone near you is experiencing an airway obstruction. There are some things you can do to help while you’re waiting for emergency services to arrive.