Preventing Choking Hazards

An episode of the Kids Health Cast podcast, hosted by Weill Cornell Medicine, titled "Preventing Choking Hazards" was published on January 2, 2024.

January 2, 2024 · Kids Health Cast

Summary

Dr. Elizabeth K. Flowers discusses what parents should know about preventing choking hazards in children. She advises on ways to prevent obstruction in the windpipe, including avoiding common food items and objects that can cause choking. She gives tips on the introduction of solid foods and ways for safe digestion and swallowing. She shares guidance on what parents can do to prevent choking hazards and what to do if their child is gagging or coughing, including calling 911 for urgent medical emergencies.To schedule with Dr. Elizabeth Flowers 

Episode Description

Dr. Elizabeth K. Flowers discusses what parents should know about preventing choking hazards in children. She advises on ways to prevent obstruction in the windpipe, including avoiding common food items and objects that can cause choking. She gives tips on the introduction of solid foods and ways for safe digestion and swallowing. She shares guidance on what parents can do to prevent choking hazards and what to do if their child is gagging or coughing, including calling 911 for urgent medical emergencies.

To schedule with Dr. Elizabeth Flowers