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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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A patient presented with stridor and dyspnoea which he developed after an attack of upper respiratory tract infection. On examination he was found to have a 3-mm glottic opening. All of the following are used in the management except:
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The correct answer is  Stridor and dyspnoea are the result of narrowed airway which would require widening. Choices (a), (b) and (d) will provide airway. Teflon injection is used to medialise the cord in vocal cord paralysis. It will further narrow the glottis.