Subglottic stenosis (SGS) is a condition in which the airway below the subglottis and above the trachea narrows. It can be either congenital or acquired. Subglottic stenosis is a condition that can ...
Wegener's granulomatosis (WG) is a relatively uncommon collagen vascular disease that can lead to both upper and lower airway disease. Subglottic stenosis is one manifestation of the airway disease ...
A previously healthy 18-month-old girl presented to a local hospital with a 2-day history of dry cough, hoarse voice and difficulty breathing. There was no history of aspiration. Despite therapy with ...
Stridor is a high-pitched squeaking or whistling sound, usually due to an obstruction in an airway. Stridor is a sign of an underlying health issue rather than a diagnosis or disease in itself. This ...
A 55-year-old woman presented with a history of exercise-induced dyspnea and intermittent wheezing. Examination revealed inspiratory stridor. Spirometry revealed a flattened inspiratory and expiratory ...