Cough-induced laryngeal oedema requiring ventilator

Ugeskr Laeger. 2024 Jun 24;186(26):V12230792. doi: 10.61409/V12230792.
[Article in Danish]

Abstract

This case report describes laryngeal oedema occurring in a 35-year-old woman with chronic bowel-associated dermatosis-arthritis syndrome, and stenosis of the left main bronchus. The oedema was attributed to persistent cough exacerbated by delayed treatment and intubation-related irritation. Evaluations ruled out inflammatory, autoimmune, and malignant causes. Literature lacks on specific descriptions of cough-induced laryngeal oedema, emphasizing the need for a multidisciplinary approach and early intervention in complex cases to prevent severe hospitalizations in patients with known serious conditions and symptom exacerbation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cough* / etiology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intubation, Intratracheal / adverse effects
  • Laryngeal Edema* / etiology
  • Respiration, Artificial / adverse effects