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Title: What problem would result from a swollen epiglottis?
Post by: nurse2mrow on Sep 5, 2014
What problem would result from a swollen epiglottis?
A.   The airway would be unprotected during swallowing, increasing the risk for aspiration.
B.   The vocal cords would be stretched, causing the voice to be deeper.
C.   The airway would be obstructed, causing a decrease in ventilation.
D.   Swallowing would be impossible.


Title: Re: What problem would result from a swollen epiglottis?
Post by: padre on Oct 18, 2014
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Title: Re: What problem would result from a swollen epiglottis?
Post by: nurse2mrow on Oct 27, 2014
Thank you for this, it helped me understand it perfectly.


Title: Re: What problem would result from a swollen epiglottis?
Post by: padre on Oct 27, 2014
Hey, no worries.