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Choking affects the lungs by choking
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Attacks the airways and lungs?
Choking Agents
Why is choking life threatening?
Because choking involves cutting off or reducing the air that gets to the lungs.
Why is choking an emergency?
Choking is a medical emergency. When a person is choking, air cannot reach the lungs. If the airways cannot be cleared, death follows rapidly.
What chemical agent attack the airway and lungs?
choking agent
Can you die if you swallow a minnow?
if it goes to your lungs, then choking and death is possible
What effect is caused by each type of chemical agent?
Attacks the muscles of the body--------- Nerve agent Attacks the skin and lungs----------- Blister agent Attacks the airways and lungs------ Choking agent Attacks the oxygen-carrying capacity of the body- Blood agent
Dangers of choking?
The primary danger of choking is hypoxia leading to unconsciousness and death. Another danger is aspirating food into the bronchial tubes or lungs.
Why buttons can't be eaten?
Buttons are choking hazards any choking hazrds make people choke- obviously :) Choking can limit air passage through the the lungs and ultimately result in death. So be careful with your buttons! :P
What caused choking?
Choking is caused by food or an item being stuck in the esophagus. Esophagus is the passage to the lungs and the stomach. So if food gets stuck in the esophagus, the lungs get blocked from receiving oxygen as well.
What effect does smoking have on the lungs?
lungs cancer
What kind of things have effect on the lungs?
Smoking and Drinkin have a bad effect on the lungs in the long term :) x
Can aids effect your lungs?
you can get an infection in your lungs from having aids.
