When traditional methods fail
The Heimlich was developed in 1974. NexBreath is the backup for the moments it can't help.
The Heimlich has saved countless lives, but it has limits. It can fail on small children. It can't be performed on yourself. And under panic, even people trained for years freeze up. NexBreath was built for those exact moments.
1 in 3
Heimlich attempts can fail in real-life choking emergencies
~70%
of choking deaths happen at home, where help isn't seconds away
0
training, batteries, or setup needed to use NexBreath
If you can use a plunger, you can use NexBreath.
Get Protected Now →How it actually works
Suction does the work, not force.
NexBreath clears an airway by pulling air out from above, so the blockage comes up with it. No compression, no positioning, no strength required.
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The mask seals against the face
Soft silicone covers the mouth and nose and forms an airtight seal when you press down. Adult and pediatric sizes in every kit. No seal, no suction, which is why you push firmly.
The chamber is already empty
There is no air inside before you start, so there is nothing to squeeze out first. One pull draws the trapped air up out of the airway, and the blockage follows it.
A one-way valve keeps it moving one way
Air travels out only. Nothing is forced back down toward the airway, so a dislodged piece of food cannot be pushed in the wrong direction.
Why this works where the Heimlich can't
The Heimlich relies on compression, forcing air up from the lungs. It fails when the person is too small, too frail, lying down, or alone. NexBreath works on suction from above, so it needs no positioning, no strength, and no second rescuer.
Is NexBreath right for you?
When 911 is too far. When Heimlich isn't working. When back blows fail.
NexBreath is the backup method built for the moments every other option runs out. See where it fits in your family.
For families with kids
Choking is a leading cause of accidental death in children under 4. NexBreath fits in a diaper bag, a kitchen drawer, or a car console, wherever your family is.
For people who eat alone
You can't perform the Heimlich on yourself. NexBreath is one of the only choking devices designed to be used on yourself, by yourself, when there's no one else there.
For caregivers & aging parents
Swallowing difficulties and weakened reflexes make choking risk rise sharply with age. NexBreath gives families a safe, painless way to act, even on dementia patients who don't respond to traditional methods.
Who's behind the 189 number
Recommended by the professionals who see choking emergencies every day.
NexBreath is trusted and recommended by ER physicians, paramedics, nurses, and pediatric specialists, the people who know firsthand what happens when traditional methods fail.
189+
Medical professionals
worldwide
worldwide
12,000+
Families protected
across 40+ countries
across 40+ countries
4.9★
Average rating
from 624 reviews
from 624 reviews
✓ Verified
Emergency Physician
ER · 15+ years
When a full airway blockage arrives in the ER, seconds matter. A device like NexBreath in the home means the difference between a crisis and a scare.
✓ Verified
Paramedic (EMT-P)
Field rescue · 12 yrs
Suction-based airway clearance is what we use on the truck. NexBreath simplifies that principle enough that a family member can do it before we get there.
✓ Verified
Pediatric Nurse (RN)
Children's hospital
Heimlich on a toddler is genuinely dangerous if you don't do it right. Most parents have never practiced it. A device that works on the first pull is a gift.
✓ Verified
Geriatric Care Specialist
Elder care · 20 yrs
Choking risk goes up sharply after 65. Heimlich can break ribs in older adults. NexBreath is non-invasive and safe for frail patients, which is rare.
Photos are representative of the professional categories that make up our endorser community. Specific professionals who have reviewed or recommended NexBreath are acknowledged privately and in specialty publications.
Real reviews from real families
Trusted by 12,000+ households. Here's what they're saying.
Filter by your situation to see what people like you think of NexBreath.
★★★★★
Parent
"It saved my daughter's life."
She started choking during dinner and I froze. Heimlich wasn't working. NexBreath cleared it in seconds. I'll never forget that moment. Every parent needs to have this in their home.
Jessica R.
✓ Verified
★★★★★
Professional
"Small device, massive impact."
I carry one in my car and gave one to my grandparents. It's comforting knowing something so simple could save a life. I've recommended it to every nurse I work with.
Rebecca L.
✓ Verified
★★★★★
Lives alone
"I was alone. I was choking. I saved myself."
I live by myself. Choked on my lunch, couldn't cough it out, no one to call. Used NexBreath on myself. Got it out on the second pull. I sat on the kitchen floor shaking for ten minutes. Then I ordered three more.
Danielle R., 58
✓ Verified
★★★★★
Parent
"Every home should have one."
I bought this for my parents and my kids' school after seeing how simple it was to use. It gives me total peace of mind. I don't want to be the person who said 'I'll get one soon.' Soon is too late.
Mark P.
✓ Verified
★★★★★
Caregiver
"I'm an RN. I've seen the Heimlich fail. This doesn't."
87-year-old dementia patient, choking at breakfast. Heimlich wasn't possible, he was too frail, too panicked. Two pulls with NexBreath. Airway cleared before EMS arrived. The whole department bought one for their homes after that.
Sandra C., RN
✓ Verified
★★★★★
Parent
"Heimlich didn't work. NexBreath did."
My 3-year-old choked on a carrot. I tried the Heimlich; nothing. Somehow I grabbed NexBreath. Second pull. Carrot came out. I'd seen the ads and almost didn't buy it. I think about that a lot now.
Sarah M.
✓ Verified
★★★★★
Caregiver
"Bought for my dad after his stroke."
Dad can't perform the Heimlich on himself anymore, and he lives alone. NexBreath was the only thing I could find that he could actually use by himself. He's been trained on it twice now. I sleep better.
Maria L.
✓ Verified
★★★★★
Professional
"Now part of our restaurant's safety protocol."
We added NexBreath devices to all our restaurants. They're compact, simple, and could make the difference before help arrives. Every location manager has been trained on it. Staff feel more confident.
Daniel M.
✓ Verified
★★★★★
Lives alone
"Peace of mind at the dinner table."
I'm 68 and live on my own. Eating alone used to feel risky since my wife passed. I keep NexBreath on the counter next to the salt shaker. I've never used it. That's the point.
Robert H.
✓ Verified
Where it belongs
A device only works where it is.
Choking rarely happens where you expect. Most families end up keeping more than one, because kitchens, cars, and grandparents' houses all have one thing in common: someone eats there.
The Kitchen
Where most choking incidents begin
The Car
Snacks, long drives, road trips
The Diaper Bag
Under-4s are highest risk
Parents' Home
Especially if they live alone
Daycare / School
Give to caregivers too
Travel Bag
Restaurants abroad, new foods
The Office
Lunch at your desk, alone
As a Gift
For the family that won't buy one
💡 Our Buy 2 Get 2 Free bundle lets you cover 4 places for the price of 2, most families start there.
Questions every family asks
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about how NexBreath works, and why it belongs in every home.
It comes down to simple physics. The chamber inside the device is already empty when you pick it up, so there is nothing to squeeze or prepare first. You seal the mask against the face and pull the handle up once. That single pull draws the trapped air up out of the airway, and the blockage comes up with it. Nothing is forced downward at any point. Our customers have shared dozens of real save stories, from toddlers choking on food to elderly relatives in care facilities. Every NexBreath also comes with our Lifetime Replacement Guarantee: if you ever use it in a real emergency, we replace it free, for life.
Yes. NexBreath is non-invasive and uses controlled suction with a one-way valve, so air only ever travels out of the airway and never back down into it. There are no thrusts, no force applied to the body, and nothing that goes into the mouth. That makes it suitable for people who cannot safely receive abdominal thrusts, including small children, frail adults, and anyone with fragile bones.
Anyone. No medical training, strength, or prior experience is required. The three steps are Place the mask over the mouth and nose, Push the device down so the mask seals against the face, and Pull the handle straight up. A teenager, a grandparent, or a complete stranger can do it. Every kit ships with both an adult mask and a pediatric mask, so it works on every member of your household.
Because the Heimlich doesn't always work. It can fail on small children, it can't be performed on yourself, and even trained adults often freeze in real emergencies. The Heimlich can also fracture ribs in seniors with osteoporosis. NexBreath isn't a replacement for the Heimlich, it's the backup for the moments the Heimlich can't help.
Yes. NexBreath is designed to be used on yourself. You hold the device against your own face with one hand, pressing firmly so the mask seals, and pull the handle up with the other. No second person is needed, no positioning, and nobody to call for. This is one of the main reasons people who live alone, work alone, or eat alone keep one within arm's reach.
NexBreath is designed and manufactured to meet strict medical safety standards, with quality-controlled production and clinically tested design. It's recommended by over 189 medical professionals worldwide. Anti-choking suction devices like NexBreath are increasingly recognized as a backup tool when standard rescue protocols fail, including in the American Red Cross's updated 2024 choking guidelines, which recognized this category for the first time in 47 years.
No. NexBreath is entirely manual. There is nothing to charge, nothing to replace, and nothing to check. It sits in the drawer with the handle down, ready, and works the same on the day it arrives as it does five years later. Take it out once, run the motion through in the air so everyone in the house has felt it, then put it back.
Most people who buy NexBreath never use it, and that's the goal. But every NexBreath comes with our Lifetime Replacement Guarantee: if you ever do use it in a real emergency, we replace it free, for life. Most of our customers say the peace of mind alone, knowing it's there if anyone in their family needs it, is what makes it worth it.
Reach out to our support team and we'll make it right. We offer worldwide shipping, a hassle-free 60-day money-back guarantee on unused kits, and lifetime replacement on any kit used in a real emergency.
