Many types of airway obstructions can be prevented by taking the following steps:
Eat slowly and take small bites of food
Avoid heavy consumption of alcohol before eating
Younger children may need supervising while they are eating
Chew thoroughly before swallowing
Keep small objects that could choke the trachea of children away from them
Quit smoking
If you have a condition that may lead to chronic airway obstruction, you need to pay regular visits to your doctor