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My son is having trouble breathing, coughing and gagging here and there but not necessarily choking. i think a soft piece of candy is stuck in his throat. what do i do?

Q: my son is having trouble breathing, coughing and gagging here and there but not necessarily choking. i think a soft piece of candy is stuck in his throat. what do i do?

: Such symptoms may indicate a piece of material entered his windpipe and his body is trying to expel it. If the symptoms persist, take him in to be evaluated.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Such symptoms may indicate a piece of material entered his windpipe and his body is trying to expel it. If the symptoms persist, take him in to be evaluated.

Answered 10/1/2022

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A member asked:

My son is having trouble breathing, coughing and gagging here and there but not necessarily choking. i think a soft piece of candy is stuck in his throat. what do i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

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