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Choking is the obstruction of the flow of air from the environment into the lungs. Choking prevents breathing, and can be partial or complete, where partial choking indicates that there is some, although inadequate flow of air into the lungs. Prolonged or complete choking results in asphyxiation. Choking can be caused by:

Introduction of a foreign object into the airway, usually involving the pharynx, larynx or trachea.
Respiratory diseases that involve obstruction of the airway.
Compression of the laryngopharynx, larynx or trachea in strangles.
Smothering in cases of violence or accidents.

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