Suffocation

Choking can be called various situations in which there is a temporary or permanent lack of oxygen in the body. If a person or animal is not freed from suffocation in time, they may die from lack of air to breathe or from heart failure as a consequence of suffocation.

Causes include hanging, obstructing the airway with hands, insect bites (dung beetles, bees or wasps), domestic and work hazards, criminal situations (murder, rape, bullying) and drowning.

First, painful sensations in the throat, dryness and bitterness in the mouth appear. The person experiences a strong feeling of shortness of breath, coughing, and rapid heartbeat. Severe stress can be a big burden on the heart. Often, redness of the face or a hoarse voice are possible - these are symptoms of incipient suffocation during stressful situations or psychological stress.

The patient feels a feeling of tightening and squeezing of the throat. Visual and auditory hallucinations and frequent urge to urinate suddenly occur. Some people faint. Sometimes nausea and vomiting occur. The patient develops restlessness and anxiety. The eyes become dilated, the pupils narrow as much as possible, breathing becomes noisy, and the pulse rate increases.

Due to reduced oxygen supply to the brain, severe