Question

What should you do if a person is choking, but is still able to speak or breathe? 1.Have him cough forcefully 2.Perform rescue breathing 3.Perform the Heimlich Maneuver 4.none of the above

Answer 1

If the person can cough and breathe, then they can be able to cough, and it should be encouraged since it can help dislodge the food. If it does get stuck or the person cannot breathe or speak to begin with then use the Heimlich Maneuver.