Case: An 8 year old girl presents to the Emergency Department with the feeling of shortness of breath. Onset was soon after a meal and her parents state that she may have choked on something.

Vital Signs:
HR: 85
BP: 110/70
T: 98.6 F
SpO2: 99% on room air
RR: 16

Pertinent Physical Exam: Normal overall. Lung exam: No abnormalities.

A. No significant abnormality
B. Foreign body
C. Retropharyngeal abscess
D. Epiglottitis
E. Variant of normal anatomy

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