How long can you breathe through your nose if you're choking?

I choked on a piece of sushi once while eating lunch alone in my office. I could not breathe through my nose at all because my airway was blocked below the place the oral and nasal airways joined. It was terrifying! Fortunately, I managed to self-heimlich it up before I passed out. read more

If you’re choking, generally the obstruction is in your throat — between your nose and your lungs. If that’s the case, you will not be able to breathe through your nose. read more

If you’ve tried all these steps and still can’t breathe through your nose, then seek medial help. An otolaryngologist (an ear, nose and throat doctor) is the best doctor to take care of this condition. read more