A67-year-old male comes to the clinic for a health maintenance visit. his past medical history is significant for chronic allergic rhinitis, severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (copd), osteoporosis, psoriasis, atrial fibrillation, and benign prostatic hypertrophy. vital signs show his temperature is 36.8 c (98.2 f), pulse is 76 beats/minute, respiratory rate is 12 breaths/minute, and blood pressure is 118/70 mmhg. his weight is 129.2 kg (285 lbs) and his body mass index (bmi) is 41. which of his co-morbidities is most likely to be associated with his bmi?

A5-year-old boy suddenly begins coughing while eating peanuts. he is choking and gagging. when he is brought to the ed, but he is awake and is able to give his name. on physical examination, his vital signs are stable. on examination of the chest, inspiratory stridor and intercostal and suprasternal retractions are apparent. which of the following is the most appropriate initial step in management? - allow patient to clear foreign object by spontaneous coughing- clear oropharynx with multiple blind sweeps with finger- position patient and perform back blows- stand behind patient and perform abdominal thrusts- perform emergency tracheostomy and take to surgery