You arrive on the scene of the local steak restaurant. You find a 34-year-old man that is standing by the table grabbing at his throat. He is trying to cough and you hear high-pitched sounds coming from his airway. Which of the following BEST describes his respiratory problem?
A) Complete airway obstruction
B) Partial airway obstruction with poor air exchange
C) Lower airway obstruction
D) Partial airway obstruction with adequate air exchange
Answer: B
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