If the person is panicking or not responding, look for other telltale signs of choking, such as failed attempts to speak or cough, or bluish lips. [title] Deliver 5 blows on the back with the heel of your hand.
[header] How to treat a conscious choking adult or child [title] Confirm that choking is the cause of the person's distress. [step] The person may have his hands at his throat, which is the universal sign for choking. Ask the person to nod if he is choking.