What could suddenly occur in a child with acute epiglottitis?
a. Increased carbon dioxide levels
b. Airway obstruction
c. Inability to swallow
d. Bronchial collapse
ANS: B
In acute epiglottitis, the infected epiglottis becomes inflamed and causes total airway obstruction. Immediate treatment of acute epiglottitis includes an artificial airway.
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