Causes of an Airway Obstruction
An airway obstruction may be caused by many reasons. Common causes include:
– An allergic reaction
– A small object stuck in the mouth or nose
– Choking on a piece of food
– Swallowing or inhaling a foreign object
– Vocal cord problems
– Trauma or injury in the airway due to an accident
– Viral or bacterial infections
– Breathing a lot of smoke from fires
– Swelling of the epiglottis or tongue
– Respiratory condition that leads to upper airway inflammation
– Abscesses in the tonsils or throat
– Medical conditions, such as cystic fibrosis, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, asthma, tracheomalacia, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [4]
