Which of the following is an example of an internal obstruction to the infant's airway?
a. Hemangiomas
b. Neck mass
c. Tracheoesophageal fistula
d. Laryngomalacia
ANS: D
Internal obstruction includes common problems, such as laryngomalacia, that cause obstructive apnea.
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