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A cough is a sudden noisy expulsion of air from the lungs, usually produced to keep the airways of the lungs free of foreign matter; choking is an interruption of respiration by obstruction or compression.
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Symptom Severities
Treatments Patients Take For Coughing and choking
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEG-Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy | 3 | 14% |  |
| Feeding Tube | 2 | 10% | |
| Cough Assist Machine | 1 | 5% | |