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Review
. 1988 Jul;102(7):656-7.
doi: 10.1017/s0022215100106036.

Bacterial tracheitis in a young adult

J Ruddy  1
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Review

Bacterial tracheitis in a young adult

J Ruddy. J Laryngol Otol. 1988 Jul.

Abstract

A previously healthy young adult presented with inspiratory stridor and hoarseness but minimal dysphagia. Indirect laryngoscopy and lateral neck X-rays confirmed a diagnosis of membranous tracheitis. This responded to humidification, antibiotics and steroids. Secretions removed at direct laryngoscopy sent for culture grew Staphylococcus aureus. The literature is reviewed.

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