why are different methods of choking used for both adult and infants

Question: why are different methods of choking used for both adult and infants
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  chocking
Asked by nest20fen to Sally, Mmboyi, Mike, Michael, Jacinta, Gliday, Elkana, Edna, Arnold on 17 Jul 2025.
- Jacinta Nzilani answered on 17 Jul 2025:
  
  Hey,
  
  👶🏾 Babies are small and soft inside. If they choke, we use back blows and chest pushes to remove the object safely -pressing the tummy can hurt them.
  
  🧑🏽 Adults and older kids are stronger. If they choke, we press their tummy (just above the navel) to push out the object -this is called the Heimlich maneuver.
  
  ✅ We use different methods to match the body size and strength. Safety first! 🚑
- Michael Kimwele answered on 21 Jul 2025:
  
  Different methods of choking relief are used for adults and infants because of the significant differences in their anatomy, strength, and fragility. Adults have larger airways and stronger bodies, so techniques like the Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrusts) are effective and safe for dislodging objects. In contrast, infants have smaller, more delicate bodies and airways, making abdominal thrusts unsafe; instead, back blows followed by gentle chest thrusts are used to avoid injury while still creating enough pressure to expel the obstruction. These tailored approaches ensure the safest and most effective response based on the individual’s size and physical development.

Question: why are different methods of choking used for both adult and infants