When an adult is conscious and choking severely, what is the primary first aid technique recommended after encouraging them to cough, if that is ineffective?
✓ Correct Answer: Option D
For a conscious adult who is choking severely, the recommended first aid procedure is to deliver a series of five back blows followed by five abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver) until the obstruction is cleared or the person becomes unconscious.
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