Can You Choke on Liquid?

In general, choking on liquids is temporary and harmless. Call the rescue squad if your child chokes on a liquid and turns blue, becomes limp, or passes out.

Can a person choke on water?

Normally, a small flap of cartilage called the epiglottis prevents people from inhaling food, saliva, and water. However, sometimes, the epiglottis does not fully close the windpipe, which can cause a person to inhale saliva, water, or food. Healthy people are usually able to cough the saliva back up.

What do you do when someone is choking on liquid?