Which of the following would be an indication of an upper airway obstruction?
A) Snoring sound
B) Rhonchi
C) Crackles
D) Diminished lung sounds

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Snoring sounds can indicate an upper airway obstruction, often caused by the partial blockage of the airway, which can be due to various factors such as the tongue falling back into the throat, swollen tissues, or foreign bodies. Rhonchi, crackles, and diminished lung sounds are more indicative of conditions affecting the lower airways or lung parenchyma.

Which of the Following Would Be an Indication of an Upper