Title of article :
Severe and Life-Threatening Paroxysmal Laryngospasm: Uncommon Presentation of COVID-19
Author/Authors :
Abdollahifakhim ، Shahin Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery - Faculty of Medicine - Tabriz University of Medical Sciences , Paknezhad ، pouya Emergency and Trauma Care Research Center - Tabriz University of Medical Sciences , Ala ، Alireza Emergency and Trauma Care Research Center - Tabriz University of Medical Sciences , Javad Rashid ، Reza Department of Radiology - Imam Reza General Hospital - Tabriz University of Medical Sciences , Soleimanpour ، Hassan Emergency and Trauma Care Research Center - Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
Introduction: Laryngospasm is a life-threatening condition caused due to involuntary contraction in laryngeal muscles. It can last seconds to minutes and may cause hypoxemia, loss of consciousness, and death. Case Presentation:We report a case of laryngospasm in a patient with Coronavirus-2 infectionwhowas admitted to the emergency department for the first time. Laryngospasm was revealed after treatment. Conclusions: The clinician should note that laryngospasm can be triggered by Coronavirus-2 infection.
Keywords :
Laryngospasm , Coronavirus , 2 Infection , Emergency Department
Journal title :
Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
Journal title :
Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
