Subglottic stenosis
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subglottic stenosis
The larynx (voice box) may become too narrow below the vocal cords.
trachea narrowing (subglottic stenosis), perforated nasal septum, saddlenose deformity (collapse of the nasal bridge), upper respiratory tract infection, upper respiratory tract infection
Weil's syndrome ...
Laryngotracheal stenosis (Laryngo-: Glottic Stenosis; Subglottic Stenosis; Tracheal: narrowings at different levels of the windpipe) is a more accurate description for this condition when compared, ...
Complications include a narrowing of the airway below the epiglottis of the larynx (subglottic stenosis), long-term bronchiole dilation from the injury (bronchiectasis), pulmonary edema, pneumonia, atelectasis, asthma, bronchospasm, ...
Subglottic stenosis
Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)—a lung disorder often affecting premature babies that causes difficulty with breathing
Any severe illness requiring oxygen therapy and/or the use of a ventilator ...
Stammering, stuttering and dysfluency
Subglottic stenosis in children
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Any translaryngeal tube injures the vocal cords somewhat; sometimes ulceration, ischemia, and prolonged cord paralysis occur. Subglottic stenosis can occur later (usually 3 to 4 wk).
Heart defects and a narrowing of the airway (subglottic stenosis) are also possible.
 See also: Stenosis, Symptom, Stress, Collapse, Cough
  
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