Which of the following is the most common cause of airway obstruction?
A) Foreign bodies
B) Food
C) Upper airway edema
D) Tongue

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The tongue is the most common cause of airway obstruction in unconscious or semiconscious patients. It can fall back and obstruct the airway due to loss of muscle tone. Foreign bodies, food, and upper airway edema are also causes of airway obstruction, but not as common as the tongue.

Which of the Following Is the Most Common Cause of Airway