unchoking
Freeing blocked airway
Unchoking is the act of clearing an obstruction from someone's airway, or more broadly, removing any blockage that prevents normal flow.
In computing, unchoking refers to allowing data transfer to a peer that was previously blocked: The torrent client started unchoking faster peers to improve download speeds.
Removing an obstacle
- freeingReleasing from confinement
- releasingAllowing to escape
- unstickingSeparating adhered surfaces
- clearingTreeless space in forest
flow · breakthrough · liberation · unburdening · opening · movement · progress · resumption
Something blocking the way
- tracheaRespiratory airway tube
- throatNeck's inner passage
- windpipeMain breathing tube
- esophagusFood tube to stomach
larynx · pharynx · breathing · gasping · coughing · gagging · aspiration · blockage
Eponymous lifesaver
- abdominal thrustsChoking rescue technique
- back blowsForceful strikes dislodging obstructions
- first aidInitial injury treatment
- CPREmergency revival technique
emergency · lifesaving · paramedic · 911 · responder · airway obstruction · foreign object · dislodging
Sudden sharp breath
- exhaleExpel breath outward
- breathAir taken in
- coughing upExpelling by throat spasms
- expellingForcing someone out
dislodging · clearing · release · recovery · survival · gratitude · reassurance · calm
unblocking
Removing an obstacle
- freeingReleasing from confinement
- releasingAllowing to escape
- unstickingSeparating adhered surfaces
clearing · flow · breakthrough · liberation · unburdening · opening · movement · progress · resumption · restoration
obstruction
Something blocking the way
esophagus · larynx · pharynx · breathing · gasping · coughing · gagging · aspiration · blockage · lodged
Heimlich
Eponymous lifesaver
- abdominal thrustsChoking rescue technique
- back blowsForceful strikes dislodging obstructions
- first aidInitial injury treatment
CPR · emergency · lifesaving · paramedic · 911 · responder · airway obstruction · foreign object · dislodging · intervention
gasp
Sudden sharp breath
- exhaleExpel breath outward
- breathAir taken in
- coughing upExpelling by throat spasms
expelling · dislodging · clearing · release · recovery · survival · gratitude · reassurance · calm · sigh
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Blocked airway condition
obstructing · blocking · clogging · suffocating · asphyxiating
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