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Heimlich Maneuver ?
A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭

Is there a method to perform this on oneself? Had a coughing spell last night while eating and felt like is was choking.

posted August 16, 2022
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A MyCOPDTeam Member

@A MyCOPDTeam Member yep 1 jug of water one jug of Gatorade lol 😆 hydration is crucial our meds dry us out if im choking i hold a small amount of water in and let it soak it then a forfull cough out messy but has worked so far

posted August 17, 2022
A MyCOPDTeam Member

@A MyCOPDTeam Member you got that right i avoid my shredded wheats anymore just choke the crap out of me

posted August 16, 2022
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Believe IT or Not, there is!
https://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-...

posted August 16, 2022
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Had the experience sorry to say but a sudden forcfull cough is the only thing that works but interested to hear if sombody else knows better

posted August 16, 2022

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