Munro H M, Paxton L D
Cent Afr J Med. 1989 Aug;35(8):460-4.
Distinguishing an acute asthmatic attack from upper airways obstruction can prove difficult. Three cases of upper airways obstruction presenting as asthma and requiring ventilatory support are reported. Problems relating to correct diagnosis and subsequent management are discussed. Two of the cases were a result of thyroid gland pathology, and the other was due to acute laryngotracheobronchitis.
区分急性哮喘发作与上呼吸道梗阻可能颇具难度。本文报告了3例表现为哮喘且需要通气支持的上呼吸道梗阻病例。文中讨论了与正确诊断及后续治疗相关的问题。其中2例由甲状腺疾病所致，另1例是急性喉气管支气管炎引起的。
