Many people believe the "Heimlich maneuver" is the only viable ... Administer 5 blows to the back by hitting the palm of your hand against the area between the shoulder blades.

Choking is a medical emergency that can turn fatal in just minutes. Dr. Alpa Kumar shares a crucial life-saving method for ...

Q. Are older people more likely to choke on food? A. More than 3,000 people choke to death every year. Children younger than three years old and senior citizens are the leading victims. Young ...