ACUTE RESPIRATORY OBSTRUCTION FROM A VEIL

Respiratory obstruction is a life-threatening event whenever it occurs. It is an event that requires prompt intervention as death can occur almost immediately from hypoxia. Even in survivors, complications such as pulmonary oedema, cerebral ischaemia and adult respiratory distress syndrome may occur. There are several known causes of acute airway obstruction ranging from foreign body in the upper airways, infection and goitre to obstructive airway diseases. Upper airway obstruction by Ascaris worm has also been reported. This is a report of a case of uncommon cause of airway obstruction arising from mode of dressing and normal domestic activity.