In today’s fast-paced world, the unexpected can happen in an instant; this is especially true when it comes to choking emergencies. Choking is a leading cause of accidental death, and every second ...

Choking on food and small parts remains one of the most devastating events that can occur to infants and young children. These accidents are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children. The ...

SPOKANE, Wash. - It can happen in seconds and is known as a silent killer. Choking deaths happen mostly in small kids and seniors. Choking is a top concern for infants and preschool-aged kids because ...

A recent study has been released, with some insights into how effective two commercially available anti-choking suction devices are - the LifeVac and DeChoker. Here is a breakdown of this particular ...

A few months ago, I was having dinner with my husband when I started to choke. We’d had a fun and exciting day in Brooklyn for our baby shower and were in a great mood. We’d been surrounded by love ...

In our Reality Check stories, Herald-Leader journalists dig deeper into questions over facts, consequences and accountability. Read more. Story idea? hlcityregion@herald-leader.com. A bill that would ...