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How serious is an airway infection?

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Airway infection: Miore information is needed. The airway is relatively small, especially in children. An infection can be minimal, like a common cold or laryngitis or serious like an abscess. Serious swelling from infection can obstruct breathing be life threatening.

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Answered 3/22/2020

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