An acute upper airway obstruction (UAO) is a blockage that occurs in your upper airway. The upper airway of your respiratory system consists of the trachea, larynx or voice box, and throat. A blockage ...

Croup, or acute laryngotracheobronchitis, is an acute infectious respiratory disease of infants and children caused by infection of the larynx or the trachea - alone or together. It can cause partial ...

Laryngitis is swelling and inflammation of the larynx. Common causes include viral infections, overuse of the voice, acid reflux, smoking, and exposure to irritants and allergens. The larynx, ...

Croup is an inflammation of the larynx and trachea, mostly seen in young children. A barking cough, varying degrees of airway obstruction, and hoarseness are the defining symptoms. A range of ...

RECENT reviews of acute respiratory disease in childhood 1,2 have failed to emphasize the importance of epiglottitis. Unless physicians are cognizant of the clinical features of this rapidly ...