Pharmacotherapy of acute stenosing laryngotracheitis . Which drugs are evidence - based ?
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Acute stenosing laryngotracheitis is the most common cause of upper respiratory tract obstruction in children aged from 6 months to 6 years old and is a rapidly developing syndrome, which includes barking cough, hoarseness and stridor. The disease can be associated with development of respiratory failure and asphyxia, so its rational pharmacotherapy should be well known to pediatricians and emergency physicians. This review describes the drugs, effectiveness of which has been confirmed by credible evidence.
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