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 ...

In a proof-of-concept study, researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have created a coating that can be applied to endotracheal tubes and release antimicrobial peptides that target ...

Airway stenosis refers to a pathological narrowing of the respiratory tract that can arise from prolonged intubation, inflammatory processes, or traumatic injury. The condition presents significant ...

In a proof-of-concept study, researchers have created a coating that can be applied to endotracheal tubes and release antimicrobial peptides that target infectious bacteria with specificity. The ...

Subglottic or tracheal stenosis is a narrowing of the airway. It can be congenital, traumatic or, most commonly, iatrogenic after prolonged endotracheal intubation. Symptoms include hoarseness, ...

Raju (name changed), a 24-year-old man and father of an infant from Pune, had difficulty breathing in July 2022. He was admitted to a private hospital in Pune, where he was put on a ventilator for ...