A 3 Year Old Child Is Brought to Pediatric Emergency

A 3 year old child is brought to pediatric emergency with sudden onset of breathlessness, wheezing, diaphoresis and restlessness. Her mother mentions in history that the child was eating peanuts before developing these symptoms. An emergent chest x ray was ordered, which shows obstruction of right main stem of bronchus. Which of the following is definitive treatment of her condition?

A) aggressive antimicrobials
B) surgical repair
C) diuretic therapy
D) surgical removal

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