What is the most common sign associated with the transient glottic edema or vocal cord inflam-mation that follows extubation?
a. Difficulty in swallowing
b. Wheezing
c. Orthopnea
d. Hoarseness
ANS: D
The primary symptoms of glottic edema and vocal cord inflammation are hoarseness and stridor.
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