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{{DX tag | Respiratory | | {{DX tag | Respiratory | Medical Problem| Upper Airway Obstruction | UPPER AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION | 2300 | No | 0 | CC & Med | Current | | }} | ||
An acute '''upper airway obstruction''' is a actual physical '''blockage''' of the '''upper airway''', which can be in the trachea, voice box (laryngeal), or throat (pharyngeal) areas. Please don't use this code unless there is an actual physical blockage. | An acute '''upper airway obstruction''' is a actual physical '''blockage''' of the '''upper airway''', which can be in the trachea, voice box (laryngeal), or throat (pharyngeal) areas. Please don't use this code unless there is an actual physical blockage. | ||