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Jugales t1_iwv92je wrote

Adding: If you live alone, chew extra slow. If you start choking and cannot help yourself, run to the nearest neighbor or even into the street if you need to. Just find someone.

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SierraPapaYankee t1_iwv9d65 wrote

Yes, but first learn to perform the heimlich maneuver on yourself by using the back of a chair or something tall enough to push your diaphragm up.

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PansexualEmoSwan t1_iwve5lm wrote

As someone who has choked, running, thinking clearly, or even standing upright are all but impossible

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Jugales t1_iwvh24i wrote

I believe your situation but I think it depends on how serious your choking is, whether you got a breath beforehand, and maybe a few health factors. I've seen a few videos of people running out of their apartments choking and looking for help, I'm sure you can find some on YouTube if you look

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