title: Adult croup.
abstract: Adult croup is a distinct disease entity that probably represents a heterogeneous clinical syndrome. Three cases of adult laryngotracheitis characterized by upper airway infection and progression to airway obstruction are illustrated. Close observation and prompt decisions regarding airway intervention are critical in effective management, and complete resolution is expected.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong.
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Tong
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Chu
authors.forename: S E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Leighton
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: van Hasselt
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003440:Croup / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male