A 2 yrs old boy, is brought with sudden onset of stridor and respiratory difficulty. The chest examination reveals decreased breath sounds and wheeze in the right side. The chest X-Ray showed an opaque right hemithorax. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis:
Correct Answer: Foreign body aspiration
Description: Foreign body inhalation is most common cause of acute collapse with peak age incedence in 1-2 years. Ref: Textbook of Pediatrics By K.N Agarwal, 2010, Page 235
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