Sonorous respirations are MOST likely caused by:
A) an anatomic airway obstruction.
B) secretions or blood in the airway.
C) swelling of upper airway structures.
D) severe inflammation of the epiglottis.
Answer: A) an anatomic airway obstruction.
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