Choking on food Report for Patients Like You

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Experiencing Choking on food
See all 359 patients currently experiencing Choking on food
jpolden15 Sex: M Data Quality: 3 stars ALS: 13 yrs Wheelchair Bulbar: moderate Arms: severe Chest: moderate Legs: severe jpolden15 ▼ First Symptom: 05/00 Dx: 01/08
Missy180 Sex: F Data Quality: 1 star MS: 11 yrs Type: Relapsing-Remitting Relapse: Moderate Sensation: Moderate Overall: Mild Cognition: moderate Vision: mild Speech: mild Swallowing: moderate Upper limb: mild Walking: moderate Missy180 ▼ First Symptom: 10/01 Dx: 05/11
speechlessinseattle Sex: F Data Quality: 3 stars ALS: 6 yrs Bulbar: mild Arms: none Chest: none Legs: moderate speechlessinseattle ▼ First Symptom: 10/06 Dx: 02/09

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	66
Moderate	151
Mild	142
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	42
Feeding Tube	26
Thick-It	3
Robinul	2
Esophageal Dilatation	2
Nexium IV	1
Barium Swallow Study	1
Gastroscopy	1
MIC-KEY G-tube	1
Acetylcysteine	1
Speech / Language Therapy	1
Reglan	1
DeVilbiss	1
Maalox Antacid Barrier	1
VitalStim Therapy	1
Esophageal stent	1
Nutrition	1
Prevacid	1
Ranitidine Prescription	1
Jejunostomy Tube (J-tube)	1
Endoscopy with Dilatation	1
Swallow Evaluation	1

Last updated: June 19, 2013