Nonagenarian Collapses After Suspected Denture Choking in Kwun Tong
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Summary
A man aged about 90 was rushed to hospital after he was suspected of choking on dentures inside a residential unit on Yuet Wah Street in Kwun Tong. He lost consciousness before rescuers arrived and was taken to United Christian Hospital for emergency treatment.
Key Points
- The incident happened at about 6:51pm on 9 August at a flat at 37 Yuet Wah Street, Kwun Tong.
- The victim was a male resident aged around 90 who was suspected of accidentally swallowing dentures and choking.
- Rescue personnel found the elderly man unconscious and sent him to United Christian Hospital for resuscitation and treatment.
- Police are investigating the circumstances of the case after the man collapsed inside the residential unit.
- HK01 cited a previous fatal case on 19 February 2023 in Hau Tak Estate, Tseung Kwan O, where an 84-year-old woman died after swallowing dentures while eating.
Why It Matters
The case draws attention to choking risks among frail elderly people, especially those with swallowing difficulties linked to dementia, stroke or Parkinson's disease, as noted in HK01's earlier expert reference. It also underlines the importance of calling emergency services quickly and using the Heimlich manoeuvre when a person's airway is fully blocked.