starente15
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- Lost a loved one
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- 10/2017
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- NJ
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Hi everyone. I was wondering if anyone has experienced a throat 'spasm' where they can't breath and get panicky yet are still getting oxygen (vs. actually choking on an object). My dad had a real choking incident this morning (on watered down oatmeal), then two 'spasms' throughout the day (one required my mother to pull over while driving to assist him). I've witnessed this twice and was terrified. He can take a sip of water when it happens and once he calms down it passes. He says its from saliva. A suction device was delivered to the house but I have not heard of it being used.
The choking that is real has me concerned for aspiration pneumonia. He had a swallow test done two weeks ago and was told to chew carefully, take frequent drinks with food and avoid meats like chicken and hamburgers. Went out for a burger tonight. I know he's going to go out his way and continue to do what he wants. In the meantime, should I just be practicing the Heimlich and call 911?
The choking that is real has me concerned for aspiration pneumonia. He had a swallow test done two weeks ago and was told to chew carefully, take frequent drinks with food and avoid meats like chicken and hamburgers. Went out for a burger tonight. I know he's going to go out his way and continue to do what he wants. In the meantime, should I just be practicing the Heimlich and call 911?