A piece of food is stuck, and there’s no one around… A firefighter-rescuer explains the only thing you can do to save yourself if you’re choking.
If you are alone and choking, the goal is to create enough pressure to force the object out. A firefighter-rescuer’s advice is consistent with standard first-aid guidance: Call emergency services if you can (for example, put your phone on speaker while you act), but do not delay attempts to clear the blockage. Cough forcefully if …









