What is the proper way to handle a choking cough in an elderly person

The correct way to deal with the elderly choking is to stop feeding at the first time after choking occurs, and if breathing difficulties occur, you need to urgently call 120, and while waiting for the ambulance, perform the Heimlich maneuver. 1. If the elderly choking after breathing difficulties, but conscious, then take a sitting or standing position, the rescuer stood behind the elderly, arms around the elderly, one hand clenched fist with the thumbs metacarpophalangeal joints protruding point of the old man is located in the midline of the abdomen umbilicus on the part of the fist, and the other hand pressure on the fist, and then for a continuous and rapid inward upward impact, until the blockage of the food spit out of the mouth, can be effective in relieving The symptoms of dyspnea can be effectively relieved. 2. If the elderly has become unconscious after choking, CPR should be performed urgently until the elderly regains consciousness or rescuers arrive at the scene. In addition, as the swallowing function of the elderly will be reduced, it is recommended to give the elderly soft food and eat slowly to avoid causing them to choke. In case of choking on food due to illness, such as cerebral infarction, the elderly can consult the Rehabilitation Department for rehabilitation training, which will help to alleviate the choking cough.