A child is brought into the urgent care center with rhinorrhea, seal-like barking cough, and a low-grade fever. Although generally a mild, self-limiting disorder, which complication is more likely to occur?
A) Airway narrowing and obstruction
B) Meningitis
C) Severe dehydration
D) Endocarditis

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The symptoms described are indicative of croup, which can lead to airway narrowing and obstruction due to inflammation and swelling of the upper airway.

A Child Is Brought into the Urgent Care Center with Rhinorrhea