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His care plan stipulated he was only allowed to eat certain foods while supervised and sitting up to avoid choking.

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It seems to work because it's "literally a stick" but isn't suitable for when he's playing as it could be a choking hazard.

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So while choking down a Crystal Light chicken smoothie might not be anyone’s idea of romance, at least we get a real look at how it could be for someone out there.

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Skaggs died in his hotel room in Texas of asphyxiation, according to an autopsy, choking on his own vomit while under the influence of oxycodone, fentanyl and alcohol.

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Beneath that, a photo of protesters, choking on tear gas.

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