Which of the following signs is suggestive of dry drowning?
A. Water in the lungs
B. Frothy fluid in the airways
C. Spasms of the vocal cords
D. Absence of injuries on the body
Answer:C
Which of the following signs is suggestive of dry drowning?
A. Water in the lungs B. Frothy fluid in the airways C. Spasms of the vocal cords D. Absence of injuries on the body
Explanation: Spasms of the vocal cords, leading to airway obstruction, are suggestive of dry drowning. In dry drowning, water irritates the vocal cords, causing them to spasm and obstruct the airway, without water entering the lungs.