How Do You Spell CHOKING?

1. Choking refers to the impairment or obstruction of the airway, resulting in difficulty or inability to breathe. It occurs when a foreign object, such as a piece of food or another object, becomes lodged in the throat or windpipe, preventing the normal flow of air to the lungs. This obstruction can be partial or complete, leading to mild or severe breathing difficulties.

   When choking occurs, the person affected may struggle to cough or make any sounds at all, signaling the inability to get air through the blocked airway. Other common signs of choking include panicking, clutching the throat, turning blue or red in the face, and exhibiting distress signals such as pointing or grabbing at the throat.

   Choking can have serious consequences if not quickly addressed, as the lack of oxygen can lead to brain damage or even death. Immediate action is crucial to clear the airway and restore normal breathing. First aid techniques, such as the Heimlich maneuver, are commonly used to forcefully dislodge the obstruction by applying abdominal thrusts and expelling the foreign object from the throat.

   To prevent choking, it is important to chew food thoroughly, especially if it is hard, large, or difficult to swallow. Small objects, such as toys or small food items, should be kept out of reach of young children who may put them in their mouths. Being aware of choking hazards and taking appropriate precautions can help reduce the risk of choking incidents.

2. Suffocating.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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The word choking is derived from the Old English word ceccean or cecan, which means to suffocate or to choke. This Old English word, in turn, is believed to have been derived from the Proto-Germanic root *kek-, meaning to cough or to choke. The origin of this word can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European root *keg-, which also meant to cough or to choke.

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Plural form of CHOKING is CHOKINGS

Conjugate verb Choking

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