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Airway obstruction natural history, complications and prognosis

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Overview

Overview

Natural History

Natural History

Complications

Complications

Inability to relieve the obstruction can cause:

  • Brain damage
  • Breathing failure
  • Death
Prognosis

Prognosis

Prompt treatment is often successful. However, the condition is dangerous and may be fatal, even if treated.

References

References

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