Professional paper

Early morning upper airway discomfort and appearance on two X ray films

Koji Yamakawa ; Division of Emergency Medicine; Nagano Red Cross Hospital; Japan
Hiroshi Dohgomori ; Department of Emergency and Critical care Medicine; Shinshu University Hospital; 3-1-1, Asahi, Matsumoto, Japan
Takehiko Furusawa ; Division of Emergency Medicine; Nagano Red Cross Hospital; Japan

Abstract

We reported a case of reversible but severe upper airway stenosis. The patient complained of only slight discomfort in her throat after waking: she had a history of allergic reaction to contrast medium. Her X ray films showed severe edema in her pharynx. Epiglottitis was diagnosed and we started treatment. It should not be forgotten, that even mild symptoms, such as discomfort in the throat, could indicate the existence of severe epiglottitis.

Keywords

airway discomfort; airway stenosis; edema; epinephrine; steroids; epiglottitis

Hrčak ID:

17026

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/17026

Publication date:

1.10.2007.

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