ADULT CROUP

Citation
Mcf. Tong et al., ADULT CROUP, Chest, 109(6), 1996, pp. 1659-1662
Citations number
14
Categorie Soggetti
Respiratory System
Journal title
ChestACNP
ISSN journal
00123692
Volume
109
Issue
6
Year of publication
1996
Pages
1659 - 1662
Database
ISI
SICI code
0012-3692(1996)109:6<1659:AC>2.0.ZU;2-D
Abstract
Adult croup is a distinct disease entity that probably represents a he terogeneous clinical syndrome. Three cases bf adult laryngotracheitis characterized by upper airway infection and progression to airway obst ruction are illustrated. Close observation and prompt decisions regard ing airway intervention are critical in effective management, and comp lete resolution is expected.