diff --git a/code/datums/diseases/advance/symptoms/choking.dm b/code/datums/diseases/advance/symptoms/choking.dm
index 43938500..48f68e69 100644
--- a/code/datums/diseases/advance/symptoms/choking.dm
+++ b/code/datums/diseases/advance/symptoms/choking.dm
@@ -93,7 +93,7 @@ Bonus
 	resistance = -0
 	stage_speed = -1
 	transmittable = -2
-	level = 7
+	level = 9
 	severity = 6
 	base_message_chance = 15
 	symptom_delay_min = 14