Stuff to remember

Question 1

What are the Endogenous factors that can cause an airway obstruction?

Answer 1

Anaphylaxis/airway oedema, mucous plug, lounge placement, infection (croup, epiglottis)

Question 2

What are the Exogenous factors that can cause an airway obstruction?

Answer 2

Airway Burns, Inhalation of toxic substances, trauma, inhalation of a foreign body