"I Lost My 2-Year-Old Son, Liam, to Choking…This could have saved his life"

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09/13/2024 | by Joyce Sommers

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Parents, Do not make the same mistake I did.

I remember it like it was yesterday—the worst day of my life. My beautiful little boy, Liam, was full of joy that evening. He had just learned to say, “I love you, Mama.” Those were his last words to me. I had no idea that his life would be cut short by a piece of food he innocently put in his mouth. In a matter of seconds, he went from laughing to silence.

I tried everything—the frantic back blows, cpr, the calls to 911, the Heimlich maneuver that just wasn’t enough. Liam's lips turned blue, and in those horrifying moments, I lost my baby boy. The agony of not being able to save him haunts me every single day.

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I found myself replaying that nightmare over and over, thinking, “If only I was prepared.. If only I could have saved him.” That’s when I learned about the AirwayClear device, and I couldn’t stop thinking, “This could have saved his life.”

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If you have kids.. Here is what you should know

If you’re reading this, you’re probably a parent, too. You know that deep, constant fear that something could go wrong. A toy, a piece of food, or even a bead from a sibling’s art project—anything can turn into a choking hazard.

With AirwayClear, it doesn’t have to be this way. This simple, powerful device could mean the difference between life and death in those crucial moments.

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“But Will It Really Work When I Need It Most?”

I had my own doubts. In the chaos of an emergency, would I know how to use it? Is it really effective for all ages, from my baby girl to my elderly mother?

AirwayClear has been designed with real parents in mind. You get everything you need: an adult mask, a child mask, and a practice mask so you feel confident and prepared.

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AirwayClear vs. traditional methods

Unlike back blows or the Heimlich maneuver, AirwayClear uses a unique suction method to dislodge any blockage in seconds. In just one pull, the airway is cleared. It literally has been proven to be 99% Affective Vs other methods like the heimlich fail 3 out of 10 times

It’s even easy enough that my 10-year-old daughter knows how to use it if I ever needed her to help me in an emergency.

Heimlich/cpr

Effectiveness (to date)

100%

78%

Safe and harmless?

✔️

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No training needed?

✔️

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Can be used on anyone?

✔️

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If you’re still unsure if you need AirwayClear, just ask yourself these questions, and you might discover that AirwayClear is the solution you didn’t know you needed!

Are you okay with the 22% chance of traditional methods failing?
Are you aware that even when performed correctly methods like backblows can cause broken ribs or internal bleeding?
Are you aware that ambulance wait times average 9-12 minutes when conventional methods fail?
If you found yourself choking and alone, would you know what to do?
Are you sure about delivering abdominal thrusts accurately and safely?
Would you know how to help a choking wheelchair user, pregnant woman, or infant?

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If the answers to any of these questions are NO, then AirwayClear is for you. AirwayClear is like having a backup plan at hand for when all other methods have failed and every second counts.

AirwayClear is a one-time investment that protects your whole family for life. Why? AirwayClear doesn’t have an expiration date. And the company will replace each used AirwayClear for FREE!

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“I Can’t Afford Not to Have This”

At first, I hesitated to buy it. I thought, “It’s just too expensive for something I might never use.”

Then I think back to losing Liam. What would I have given to have a device like AirwayClear within reach that night? I would give up anything—everything—to have my son back, to have this small, lifesaving device that could have saved him. When I think of the price now, it feels so small compared to the life saving ability AirwayClear offers.

It’s an investment in your family’s safety. The price is nothing compared to the cost of losing a loved one.

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It’s an investment in your family’s safety. The price is nothing compared to the cost of losing a loved one.

**Why AirwayClear Over Other Anti-Choking Devices?**

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I learned after my loss that not all devices are created equal. Some can lose their seal, others need constant replacement parts, and many aren’t simple enough to use when every second counts.

With AirwayClear, there’s no guessing. It’s built to work with just one powerful pull, and it’s made from durable, high-quality materials designed to last. The masks fit securely to make sure the suction works right when you need it—no worrying about deflated seals or complicated instructions.

AirwayClear was made for people like you and me, who don’t want to take a chance on anything less than the best for our families.

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Don’t Be Haunted by “What If”

The weight of my loss is something I wouldn’t wish on anyone. And if you’re reading this, I know you’re probably thinking of someone you’d do anything to protect.

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I am forever heartbroken that I learned about AirwayClear too late. And I am writing this in hopes that it will save a life. Please from one parent to another, Don’t wait until tragedy strikes.

If you’re like me—a mom, a dad, a grandparent—you know that your family’s safety isn’t something to take chances with. AirwayClear is more than just a device; it’s a safeguard against the unthinkable. It’s knowing you’ll be prepared if the worst should happen.

There’s no complicated setup. Much like a fire extinguisher, it’s ready to use right away. All it takes is a simple place, push, and pull to save a life in a choking emergency.

Just remember these three simple steps:

Place the mask over the victim’s nose and mouth.
Push down on the plunger.
Pull the plunger back; it creates a powerful suction that dislodges the object from the victim’s airway.

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Illustration showing three steps to save a life: Place, Push, Pull.

The AirwayClear has a one-way valve. This clever feature ensures that the air doesn’t push the airway obstruction further down the victim’s airway.

When you press down on the mask, the air does not go through the mask. Instead, the air exits through the side of the one-way valve. When you pull it up again, the suction effect necessary to safely remove a blockage in an emergency is created.

AirwayClear says that most obstructions are often cleared with just one push and pull, but it’s reassuring to know that you can repeat the steps if necessary until the blockage is removed.