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From Christmas tree tinsel to holiday treats and candies, we’ve got a list of choking hazards parents should know.

Can the Dechoker anti-choking device alleviate worries for people with Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)? A Dechoker medical expert weighs in.

Learn about the different kinds of first responders and what choking first-aid certifications they have.

Learn about the life-saving Dechoker and how easy it is to use should someone in your life experience a choking emergency.

With choking first aid, every situation is unique. A Dechoker medical expert explains whether the life-saving device can be used for partial airway obstruction, and what to do if a patient is unconscious.

Learn the difference between these related behaviors and how to recognize when a person is choking and needs help.

Choking first aid is often effective but comes with risk of injury. Learn why a checkup afterward is important.

Barbecues, beach trips and the kids out of school — summer choking risks are here. Check out our best prevention tips.

Does your kit need restocking? Do you know how to use everything? Let’s get proactive this Men’s Health Month!

Dads are getting more proactive about choking prevention and first aid. Learn how The Dechoker can ensure your family’s safety.

Elderly people are at a higher choking risk than most adults. Our innovative first-aid device can give your family peace of mind.

Want to spread the word about choking prevention and first-aid
treatments like The Dechoker? Here’s how to start a campaign.

Learn what choking first-aid treatments to expect from EMTs and paramedics, and how The Dechoker anti-choking device could change the standard of choking care.

Learn how The Dechoker has started saving lives in European nursing homes, where choking deaths are common.

Talking to kids about emergencies can be tricky. Use these phrases to help your family work together to prevent choking.

Help your good choking prevention habits stay in place while you’re out of the house by using these tips to talk to your babysitter.

Learn why The Dechoker is an essential piece of choking first-aid gear as you head out camping this summer. This is Part 1 in our 3-part great outdoors series.

Learn why this beloved childhood food is so dangerous and how you can help your kids enjoy it safely.

Learn more about this traditional choking first-aid treatment and how to perform back blows effectively.

Learn what to watch out for if you think you may be developing dysphagia and why choking prevention efforts are crucial.

What’s the most dangerous item on the appetizer table? Learn our top tips for choking prevention at Thanksgiving right here!

Can the Dechoker anti-choking device be used to help first responders when a patient has a tracheostomy? An Ear, Nose, and Throat specialist weighs in.

Dr. Christopher Rumana, M.D., a board-certified neurological surgeon, discusses whether the Dechoker anti-choking device could cause a collapsed lung.

The Dechoker anti-choking device is gaining international attention, not just from parents and caregivers, but also from the medical community. A Florida neurological surgeon is the latest to speak to the device’s safety.

Learn about choking risks for kids playing sports and how our innovative anti-choking device can offer peace of mind.

Which candies should parents avoid and which are OK? Find out our tips here for preventing choking on candy and other treats!

The Dechoker anti-choking device adds 30 more documented success cases as Spanish officials report results from nursing homes and other care facilities.

The Dechoker team visited Ljubljana, Slovenia for the European Resuscitation Council’s congress, Resuscitation 2019.

Speed is crucial in a choking emergency. Here’s where to keep The Dechoker so it’s always on hand for quick first aid.

The Heimlich maneuver becomes harder and scarier when pregnancy is involved. Learn about our safe alternative.

Check out five reasons seniors and families should consider The Dechoker before hitting the open road.

Learn where choking falls among parents’ top fears and what to do if you choke.

Planning a solo camping or hiking adventure? Learn why you should pack our choking first-aid device. This is Part 3 in our 3-part great outdoors series.

Learn our choking prevention and first-aid tips before you take a hike. This is Part 2 in our 3-part great outdoors series.

Learn about why this method is dangerous and how to perform better choking first-aid treatments.

Although choking is a relatively common emergency, most people aren’t prepared to deliver first aid. We look at the reasons behind that and The Dechoker as a possible solution.

Say you’re out to dinner and someone starts choking. Learn the first-aid treatments and other steps you should take right away to save a life

Is the staff expected to know choking first aid? Learn what’s legally required in restaurants in medical emergencies.

Is the crew trained in choking first aid? Learn what happens when someone chokes while flying.

The total number of lives saved by the Dechoker anti-choking device now stands at 41, after another close call at a care home in the United Kingdom.

Question: My Father has had a total laryngectomy (removal of the larynx), from having throat cancer. Can he use the Dechoker if he were to suddenly begin choking on some food?

Who is trained to help choking victims on a cruise ship? Learn about the current standards and what we think should change.

Learn how Down syndrome affects the ability to swallow and what caregivers can do to decrease the risk of choking.

Learn about the history of choking first aid and why we believe The Dechoker is on pace to change the standards of care.

The risk of a child choking may decrease over time, but does it ever go away completely? Learn more here about what your family can do about it.