Unusual cause acute airway obstruction

Publication date: Available online 4 February 2017
Source:Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences
Author(s): R. Vengatesh, N. Sanjeevan, Nik Fariza Husna Nik Hassan
Upper airway obstruction is one the most feared condition in Otolaryngology.Acute upper airway obstruction usually requires prompt tracheostomy as a lifesaving act. Through assessment and appropriate diagnosis and management of underlying cause are mandatory and at times even can avoid tracheostomy and its potential complications. We describe a case of severe laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) in 63-year-old man, causing acute stridor and airway obstruction lead to emergency tracheostomy. According to our literature review this may be the first case of LPR implicated in acute airway obstruction.



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