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Watch the video, in which Ahmet is treated for choking.
Use the information below the video to remind yourself how to help someone who is choking.
This creates a strong vibration and pressure in the airway, which is often enough to dislodge the blockage. Dislodging the object will allow them to breathe again.
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Questions and answers about first aid for choking.
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