title: Infections and edema.
abstract: Infectious and inflammatory conditions of the head and neck may present with impaired airways. An understanding of the pathophysiology will allow for accurate diagnosis and prompt intervention. Preintervention discussion and planning by members of the airway team are crucial in developing a primary and backup plans for safely securing the airway.
authors.affiliation: Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA.
authors.forename: Gary
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Linkov
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Voice, Airway & Swallowing Center, Temple University School of Medicine, 3440 North Broad Street Kresge West 312, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA. Electronic address: asoliman@temple.edu.
authors.forename: Ahmed M S
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Soliman
mesh_terms: D000799:Angioedema / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D004487:Edema / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008158:Ludwig's Angina / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D000039:Peritonsillar Abscess / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D012141:Respiratory Tract Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D017703:Retropharyngeal Abscess / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D059525:Supraglottitis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy
keywords: ACE inhibitor angioedema; Allergic angioedema; Deep neck infection; Hereditary angioedema; Ludwig angina; Peritonsillar abscess; Retropharyngeal abscess; Supraglottitis