Small Plastic Toys in Pediatrics — 3yo Child | Pediatric Respiratory | SMLE Q#16634
SMLE Question #16634
Pediatrics
Pediatric Respiratory
Objective: OBJ-273
Last updated: February 2026
A 3-year-old boy develops sudden noisy breathing and difficulty speaking 1 hour after a choking episode while playing with small plastic toys. He has a brassy cough, progressive inspiratory stridor, dyspnea, and aphonia. He is afebrile with no recent upper respiratory symptoms. Examination shows prominent inspiratory stridor with minimal wheeze. There is no drooling, urticaria, facial swelling, or toxic appearance. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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