Which of the following acute respiratory infections in children poses the greatest threat of severe hypoxia caused by airway obstruction?
A. Pharyngitis
B. Pneumonia
C. Epiglottitis
D. Croup
Answer: C. Epiglottitis
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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