title: Evaluation and management of acute uvular edema.
abstract: Acute uvular edema is a potentially life-threatening condition with a variety of causes. Other upper airway structures, most notably the epiglottis, may also become involved, and complete or partial airway obstruction may ensue rapidly. An accurate diagnosis may be essential in establishing effective treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Emergency Medicine, Los Angeles County-University of Southern California.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Goldberg
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Lawton
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Newton
authors.forename: W S
authors.initials: WS
authors.lastname: Line
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D000799:Angioedema / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D004630:Emergencies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014609:Uvula