What should I do if a child chokes on milk?

Patient's question:

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Doctor's answer:

Due to the small stomach capacity in infants, the upper opening of the stomach (cardia) is relatively loose, the stomach is in a horizontal position, and the pyloric sphincter at the lower opening of the stomach is well-developed while the cardia sphincter is poorly developed. The neuroregulatory function of intestinal motility and the endocrine function of secreting gastric acid and protein-digesting enzymes are also poor. These physiological characteristics are the reasons why newborns are prone to vomiting.
Because of these reasons, to prevent vomiting in infants, it is necessary to:
Feed in appropriate amounts, avoid overfeeding or feeding too quickly,
Eat small meals frequently to reduce the pressure on the stomach,
Hold the baby upright on an adult's shoulder during and after feeding, gently patting the baby's back. This action can expel air swallowed into the stomach, reducing stomach pressure.