choking

n. when your airway is blocked by food or an object, making it impossible to breathe.

n. the physiological state or event of airway obstruction leading to asphyxia.

“The waiter saved a customer from choking by using the Heimlich maneuver.”

“Choking remains a leading cause of accidental injury among toddlers, necessitating constant supervision during meal times.”

n. the act or sound of coughing or struggling to breathe.

n. the act of gasping or coughing convulsively due to a partial obstruction or irritation of the throat.

“A sudden fit of choking made it impossible for him to finish his sentence.”

“The dusty air in the old attic brought on a bout of choking that forced the cleaners to step outside for fresh air.”