Other causes of acute pharyngolaryngeal oedema

Other causes of acute pharyngolaryngeal oedema

Angioneurotic oedema, radiotherapy and laryngeal trauma associated with road tra ffi c accidents, corrosives, scalds and smoke ingestion may all cause significant pharyngolaryn - geal oedema, in addition to the acute infective conditions along with dysphagia prior to the increase in dyspnoea. If flex ible laryngoscopic examination is possible, marked oedema of the supraglottis and pharynx can be seen. Humidified oxygen, adrenaline (epinephrine) nebulisers, systemic antihistamines and steroids may be valuable . Opioids should not be given as they may cause respiratory depression and respiratory arrest. If the dyspnoea progresses, intubation or tracheostomy will be necessary . Other causes of acute pharyngolaryngeal oedema

Angioneurotic oedema, radiotherapy and laryngeal trauma associated with road tra ffi c accidents, corrosives, scalds and smoke ingestion may all cause significant pharyngolaryn - geal oedema, in addition to the acute infective conditions along with dysphagia prior to the increase in dyspnoea. If flex ible laryngoscopic examination is possible, marked oedema of the supraglottis and pharynx can be seen. Humidified oxygen, adrenaline (epinephrine) nebulisers, systemic antihistamines and steroids may be valuable . Opioids should not be given as they may cause respiratory depression and respiratory arrest. If the dyspnoea progresses, intubation or tracheostomy will be necessary .