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Upper airway<br />

<strong>The</strong> upper airway ends at the level of the larynx or glottic opening. <strong>The</strong>refore, it includes the<br />

mouth and nose, the tongue, the pharynx, epiglottis and laryngeal structures. <strong>The</strong> lower airway<br />

begins below the level of the larynx.<br />

Related Glossary Terms<br />

Airway obstruction, Cough reflex, Epiglottis, Hypopharynx, Laryngeal mask airway (LMA),<br />

Larynx, Lower airway, Patency, Subglottis, Vallecula<br />

Index<br />

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Chapter 1 - Airway Management<br />

Chapter 1 - Airway Management<br />

Chapter 1 - Airway Management

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