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Adding to the danger is the fact that most foods are adult size, but a child’s airway is small mid more susceptible to blockage.
Besides causing choking, another danger is that the food can get deep into the bronchial tubes, which take air to the lungs, or even into the lungs themselves. This can occur when a food particle — for instance, a seed or peanut shell — is too small to completely plug the airway. Such inhaled objects can trigger pneumonia and other complications.
It’s not always easy to recognize that a child has inhaled food. The initial coughing fit may suddenly cease and the victim will appear to have recovered. More serious symptoms may show up days or even weeks later.
If food inhalation is suspected and the food particle is not coughed up, a physician should be contacted.
Environment also plays a part in choking. Children around the age of one explore the world by putting things into their mouths. Foods and other objects (such as toys), because of their size, shape or makeup, can be unsafe and should be kept out of the reach of toddlers.
Many choking incidents, including those involving older children, occur when the victim is eating or drinking while lying down, crying, laughing, talking, running or playing. Adult supervision during meads and snack time is important.
By being alert to the potential choking hazard that many common foods pose to young children, parents can make mealtime and snack time safer for their youngsters.
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