What causes Airway obstruction?
Causes of acute upper airway obstruction include:
Allergic reactions in which the trachea or throat swell closed, including allergic reactions to a bee sting, peanuts, antibiotics (penicillin), and blood pressure *medications (ACE inhibitors) Chemical burns and reactions Croup Epiglottitis (infection of the structure separating the trachea from the esophagus) Fire or burns from breathing in smoke Foreign bodies -- such as peanuts and other breathed-in foods, pieces of a balloon, buttons, coins, and small toys Viral or bacteria infections Peritonsillar abscess Retropharyngeal abscess Throat cancer Tracheomalacia Trauma Vocal cord problems </s>