A group of students are reviewing information about respiratory arrest in children. The students demonstrate understanding of this information when they identify what common causes of respiratory arrest involving the upper airway? Select all that apply
A) Croup
B) Asthma
C) Pertussis
D) Epiglottitis
E) Pneumothorax
Ans: A, D
Common causes of respiratory arrest involving the upper airway include croup and epiglottitis. Asthma, pertussis, and pneumothorax are common causes involving the lower airway.
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