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Foreign Body Airway Obstruction

Airway Obstruction. Obstruction may result from the position of head, the tongue, aspiration of vomitus, or a foreign body.Resulting to difficulty of breathing (dyspnea) or respiratory arrest (apnea).Airway obstruction is an immediate life threatening emergency.Be prepared to treat it quickly..

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Foreign Body Airway Obstruction

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    2. Airway Obstruction Obstruction may result from the position of head, the tongue, aspiration of vomitus, or a foreign body. Resulting to difficulty of breathing (dyspnea) or respiratory arrest (apnea). Airway obstruction is an immediate life threatening emergency. Be prepared to treat it quickly.

    3. Types of Obstruction Anatomical Ex: tongue, epiglottis or inflammation of airway Mechanical Ex: coins, food, toy or any foreign object

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