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Case Reports
. 1983 Dec;59(698):775-6.
doi: 10.1136/pgmj.59.698.775.

Tracheal obstruction presenting as asthma

R W Parrish, J Banks, A G Fennerty
Case Reports

Tracheal obstruction presenting as asthma

R W Parrish et al. Postgrad Med J. 1983 Dec.

Abstract

A case is reported in which a tracheal tumour presented with symptoms suggestive of bronchial asthma. In the assessment and management of airways obstruction and wheeze, it is important to bear in mind that disease other than asthma and chronic bronchitis may present in this way.

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