What to do if Your Child is Choking

When a child is choking, their airway is partly or completely blocked, meaning that they may be unable to breathe properly. They might be able to clear it by coughing, but if they can't, you will need to help them straight away.

Signs and symptoms
Look for:

difficulty breathing, speaking or coughing
a red puffy face
signs of distress and they may point to their throat or grasp their neck.