title: Bacterial tracheitis: a resurfacing airway emergency.
abstract: Children presenting to the emergency department with symptoms of upper respiratory distress represent a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. An acute onset associated with fever most often indicates epiglottitis or laryngotracheobronchitis. Presented here is a case of acute bacterial tracheitis, a life-threatening entity that apparently has reemerged recently. Prompt recognition is essential but can be difficult. Historical perspectives, clinical features, and pitfalls in diagnosis and management are discussed.
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004630:Emergencies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D014136:Tracheitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy