Preparing questions in advance can help patients and parents have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their or their child’s treatment options. The following questions related to choking may be helpful:

1. What are some of the household changes I can make to reduce my child’s risk of choking?
   
   
2. Where can I go in my community to receive first-aid training?
   
   
3. How can I practice these techniques?
   
   
4. Do you have tips for storing my older children’s toys that will keep them safe?
   
   
5. Is it safe to give my child a balloon?
   
   
6. How will I know when it’s safe to feed my child certain foods?
   
   
7. How old should my child be before I use the Heimlich maneuver?
   
   
8. How will I know when it’s time to call 911?
   
   
9. If my child eventually dislodges the item, should I still bring him/her to a physician?
   
   
10. How will I know if my child has suffered long-term damage due to a choking episode?