It is common for both adults and children to choke on food while eating. However, for adults, the risk of choking on food is much lower than for babies. Some parents do not understand the reasons why babies choke on food. So why do babies choke on their trachea while eating?
Eating and panting in the human body share a common channel above the larynx, which is divided into the trachea and esophagus for breathing and eating. Babies are young and their trachea is not yet fully developed, making it difficult for them to swallow larger objects. Improper diet can lead to choking on their trachea while eating.
Parents can use the back patting method when their baby is choking on their trachea. The baby should lie face down on their knees, with one hand supporting their chest and the other hand patting their back four times to cough up foreign objects. Alternatively, they can lift the baby upside down and pat their back. Parents can also use abdominal compression to induce the baby to spit out foreign objects. You can also put your hand into the baby's mouth to induce vomiting, but after the baby vomits out, it is necessary to clean up the secretions in a timely manner to keep the child's respiratory tract unobstructed.
Parents should closely monitor their children's behavior when they choke on their trachea while eating. If a foreign object gets stuck in the esophagus, saliva will continue to flow and they will be unable to swallow while eating other things, resulting in rapid breathing and severe coughing. If the foreign object blocks the respiratory tract, the child may cry or even turn black. They should take the child to the hospital for treatment in a timely manner.
