Having lived alone for the better part of two decades, this anxiety has come up more than once.

Essentially, the suggestion is to use a hard edge to perform a solo Heimlich maneuver until the obstruction is cleared. I really like the tip to go outside where someone can see you doing it, if you can maintain the presence of mind and remain calm. — Read the rest

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