title: Bacterial tracheitis in a young adult.
abstract: A previously healthy young adult presented with inspiratory stridor and hoarseness but minimal dysphagia. Indirect laryngoscopy and lateral neck X-rays confirmed a diagnosis of membranous tracheitis. This responded to humidification, antibiotics and steroids. Secretions removed at direct laryngoscopy sent for culture grew Staphylococcus aureus. The literature is reviewed.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013211:Staphylococcus aureus; D014136:Tracheitis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*