You are called to the scene of a patient who has just attempted suicide by ingesting detergent. You notice that the patient is coughing and has a hoarse voice. You suspect:

A) tracheal rupture.
B) laryngeal edema.
C) subcutaneous emphysema.
D) nothing, this is a normal finding for this patient.


B

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