Abstract:Acute fulminating laryngotracheobronchitis in children has been described by various writers. There is, however, a great paucity of literature concerning this condition in adults. The disease is usually seen in children from several months to about 9 years of age, the most frequent incidence being between 2 and 4 years. It is an extremely serious condition, owing to the obstruction of the respiratory tract by the swelling of the mucous membrane lining the trachea and bronchi and, lying on this swollen mucous m… Show more
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