LARYNGEAL CANDIDIASIS - A CAUSE OF AIRWAY-OBSTRUCTION IN THE IMMUNOCOMPROMISED CHILD

Laryngeal involvement with candida is usually secondary to pulmonary c andidiasis and is seen in patients with impaired immunity. We report a case of isolated laryngeal candidiasis involving the vestibular folds and presenting with stridor in a one-year-old child with Down's syndr ome and hypogammaglobulinaemia. Vestibular fold reduction and fluconaz ole achieved resolution of the disease. Candidiasis should be consider ed in any potentially immunodeficient child presenting with symptoms o f laryngeal disease.