Adult Croup

Adult croup is a distinct disease entity that probably represents a heterogeneous clinical syndrome. Three cases of adult laryngotracheitis characterized by upper airway infection and progression to airway obstruction are illustrated. Close observation and prompt decisions regarding airway intervent...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Tong, Michael C.F., Chu, Ming Chi, Leighton, Susanna E.J., van Hasselt, C. Andrew
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: The American College of Chest Physicians. Published by Elsevier Inc. 1996
Materias:
Pulmonary and Critical Care Pearls
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7094618/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8769531
http://dx.doi.org/10.1378/chest.109.6.1659
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Sumario:Adult croup is a distinct disease entity that probably represents a heterogeneous clinical syndrome. Three cases of adult laryngotracheitis characterized by upper airway infection and progression to airway obstruction are illustrated. Close observation and prompt decisions regarding airway intervention are critical in effective management, and complete resolution is expected.

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