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A choking adult can cough and speak. What should you do?

Encourage coughing and stay with the person.

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  1. Give abdominal thrusts at once
  2. Give them water
  3. Encourage coughing and stay with them ✔

Why: If the person can cough forcefully or speak, let them keep coughing and watch closely. Call 911 and give care if the cough becomes weak or they cannot speak.

Huh, didn't know that: A weak or absent cough is a sign of severe choking.

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Answer: Encourage coughing and stay with them. If the person can cough forcefully or speak, let them keep coughing and watch closely. Call 911 and give care if the cough becomes weak or they cannot speak.

  1. American Red Cross Adult and Child Choking www.redcross.org/take-a-class/resources/learn-first-aid/adult-child-choking
    Continue until the person can cough, cry or speak or becomes unresponsive.
    Checked 2026-10-21.

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