Choking occurs when the flow of air is blocked in the throat or windpipe, usually by a foreign object.
According to the reference material, here's a breakdown of what choking involves:
- Choking happens when an object lodges in the throat or windpipe blocking the flow of air.
- In adults, a piece of food is usually to blame.
- Young children often choke on small objects.
- Choking is life-threatening.
In essence, the "in" part of choking refers to the location where the obstruction occurs, which is the throat or windpipe.
