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A child presented in emergency with dyspnea, severe coughing and gagging. On examination, the patient showed sterna retractions. Moreover, wheeze was also found in chest examination. According to the parents, the child had been ill for the last 2 to 3 days and was lethargic. What do you think that child is suffering from?
  1. Pneumonia
  2. ARI
  3. Croup
  4. Foreign body aspiration
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Answer: D - The child is suffering from foreign body aspiration. According to this history and an examination showing severe coughing and gagging, the child has aspirated a foreign body due to which he is dyspnoeic. Moreover, the presence of sterna retractions and wheeze in the chest indicate respiratory tract obstruction. Children who are ill are more prone to encounter such conditions.
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