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A respirаtоry therаpist is cаlled tо the delivery rоom to evaluate a term infant with respiratory distress. The infant has cyanosis that lessens with crying. Audible stridor and suprasternal and intercostal retractions are noted. The infant's respiratory rate is 30 breaths/minute and labored. Which of the following conditions should the respiratory therapist suspect?