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Experiencing Choking on food
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melapeno Sex: F Data Quality: 3 stars ALS: 2 yrs Bi-Pap Feeding tube Bulbar: severe Arms: mild Chest: mild Legs: mild melapeno First Symptom: 05/10 Dx: 01/11
amma Sex: F Data Quality: 2 stars ALS: 7 yrs Ventilator Wheelchair Feeding tube Bulbar: moderate Arms: severe Chest: severe Legs: moderate amma First Symptom: 01/05 Dx: 06/06
Missy180 Sex: F Data Quality: 3 stars MS: 10 yrs Type: Relapsing-Remitting Sensation: Mild Overall: Mild Cognition: moderate Vision: mild Speech: mild Swallowing: mild Upper limb: mild Walking: moderate Missy180 First Symptom: 10/01 Dx: 05/11

Choking on food Report

Choking is a blockage of the upper airway by food or other objects, which prevents a person from breathing effectively. Choking can cause a simple coughing fit, but complete blockage of the airway may lead to death.

What we've learned from patients who report Choking on food

Symptom severities

Severe	65
Moderate	142
Mild	145
None	49

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Choking on food

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Choking on food
Reason	# Patients	Percentage of patients
PEG-Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy	37
Feeding Tube	23
Thick-It	3
Robinul	2
Barium Swallow Study	1
MIC-KEY G-tube	1
Reglan	1
DeVilbiss	1
Acetylcysteine	1
VitalStim Therapy	1
Nutrition	1
Esophageal Dilatation	1
Swallow Evaluation	1

Report created on May 27, 2012.

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