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cord-019046-q6uv2ayi	Hughes, Amy L.	Laryngeal Infections	2015-07-14		.txt	text/plain	3588	202	44	The chapter reviews the diagnostic approach to laryngeal infections, focusing on key points of the history and physical exam, including concerning signs and symptoms suggestive of airway distress. Viral and bacterial laryngitis, croup, epiglottis, recurrent respiratory papillomatosis, as well as some less common causes of bacterial infections are discussed in detail with each etiology's epidemiology, clinical features, associated diagnostic evaluation, and management reviewed. The assessment of a patient with a suspected laryngeal infection should include a prompt evaluation for airway compromise focusing on stridor, increased work of breathing with retractions and accessory muscle use, and cyanosis. In the most severe cases of croup, patients may require direct laryngoscopy, bronchoscopy and intubation, although this is typically avoided as the endotracheal tube can contribute to the development of subglottic stenosis. There are several additional, however, less common causes of laryngeal infection that may present with airway symptoms.	./cache/cord-019046-q6uv2ayi.txt	./txt/cord-019046-q6uv2ayi.txt