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    Learn CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation): You Can Do It!  External Links Disclaimer Logo
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    This page presents illustrated guides detailing CPR, as well as first aid for choking victims.... Details >
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    Prevent Your Child From Choking
    Food or small objects can cause choking when they get caught in the throat and block the airway, preventing oxygen from getting to the lungs and the brain. Every child is at risk for choking, says the... Details >
    U.S. Food and Drug Administration
    Swallowing Disorders Information Page
    Swallowing disorders occur in all age groups, but especially in the elderly. Also known as Dysphagia, these disorders involve difficulty in passing food or liquid from the mouth to the stomach.... Details >
    National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health
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    National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health
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