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Stridor in patients with HIV infection
R B Laing1, P J Wardrop, P D Welsby
1Regional Infectious Diseases Unit, City Hospital, Edinburgh, UK.
The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|December 1, 1995
Summary
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection can cause upper airway obstruction. Prompt airway management and antimicrobial therapy are crucial for treating stridor in HIV patients, with biopsy aiding non-responders.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Otolaryngology
- Immunology
Background:
- Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection leads to immunodeficiency, increasing susceptibility to opportunistic infections and tumors.
- These opportunistic conditions can manifest as upper airway diseases, including stridor.
- Stridor in HIV-infected individuals requires careful etiological consideration.