Nature of the disorder Signs and symptoms of suffocation
Partial obstruction of the respiratory tract (OA), consciousness is preserved, severe cough with clearing of throat. The victim can breathe and speak. The victim snores or coughs forcefully, grabs his hands
throat.
Complete obstruction of the motorway, consciousness is preserved. The victim is unable to speak or breathe, he is clutching his throat with his hands, his face is blue
Choking, fainting The victim is unresponsive and not breathing. Air does not enter the lungs, the face is blue.