In a choking emergency, it is important to respond quickly and effectively. Experts suggest reviewing maneuvers regularly so that you are equipped to respond to such an emergency. For children over the age of one, if a child is coughing, encourage him to keep coughing — this could be the quickest way to clear the airway. If a child is having trouble coughing, talking, or breathing, provide immediate help. You can attempt the Heimlich maneuver to dislodge the object and clear the airway. For more information, read the VIRTUS® article, “How to Respond to Choking” at lacatholics.org/did-you-know/.