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A conscious adult is choking but can speak, breathe and cough effectively. What should you do first?

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Encourage continued coughing and monitor them.

Encourage continued coughing and watch for deterioration. Do not perform blind finger sweeps or interfere with an effective cough. If the person becomes unable to cough, speak or breathe, call 112 urgently and follow severe-obstruction instructions.

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  • Encourage continued coughing and monitor them.

  • Insert fingers blindly to remove the object.

  • Start rescue breaths although they breathe and cough effectively.

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