A Therapist Is Viewing Frontal and Lateral Neck X-Rays of a 12-Month-Old

A therapist is viewing frontal and lateral neck X-rays of a 12-month-old child and notices what is described as the "steeple" or "church steeple" sign: subglottic narrowing below the vocal cords and an overdistended hypopharynx. Which of the following conditions does this child likely have?

A) Laryngotracheobronchitis
B) Tracheomalacia
C) Adenoidal enlargement
D) Epiglottitis

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