After turning 60, I began to train myself:

Su Aiguo, the former deputy mayor of Chengde City, choked in his lungs after drinking water at 11:00 pm on September 2. He was sent to the hospital for emergency treatment and died unfortunately at 3 am on September 3 at the age of 65. The sudden death of Su Aiguo tells colleagues, relatives & friends in this age group that no matter what we do, we must pay attention to two things, one is to prevent falling, and the other is to prevent choking. After turning 60, I began to train myself: When drinking water! Stop everything and concentrate on drinking water. The elderly are prone to choking because the throat and swallowing muscles degenerated & lack muscle strength. The following is information passed on to classmates by a wise doctor who is still active in the medical field. It is worth referencing, especially if you or your relatives or friends have become elderly: Death from pneumonia caused by choking on drinking water (milk, soup, etc.), which is a common problem among the elderly. Elderly people at home, pls note: 1. Use a straw when drinking water and keep your head down when swallowing. 2. Please drink thick soup instead of clear soup. Clear soup flows quickly and it is easy to choke when breathing is not smooth. 3. Please do not drink liquid while there is still solid food in your mouth, and do not drink while chewing. If the water stays in the mouth for too long, it will flow into the trachea and cause choking if you are not careful. 4. Do not speak or turn your head when there is food or water in your mouth. Please develop a new habit of drinking liquids. Old people do not have the same physical strength and endurance as young people. If liquid or food enters the trachea and is coughed out, the face will turn red and the blood pressure will soar. Sometimes choking can be fatal! *As you get older, you must drink water slowly, attentively, and cautiously.*