In some instances, treatment is unnecessary. If an object, such as a piece of food, is still in the lungs, the doctor may recommend abronchoscopy. During this procedure, a healthcare professional will insert a tube with a camera down a person's throat and into the lungs to remove the f...
may turn blue, grasp at their throat, or show signs of extreme distress. When someone is choking, a caregiver must typically step in and push the food out of their airway. It is common for an infant learning to eat to gag reflexively. When food gets stuck in the back of a baby’s ...