Publications by authors named "Filiz Cosku Saral"
Background And Objectives: Many conditions such as bacterial and viral infectious diseases, mechanical obstruction due to air and calculi and drugs can cause parotitis. We present a case of unusual bilateral parotitis in a patient under non-invasive continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation in intensive care unit.
Case Report: A 36-year-old patient was admitted to intensive care unit with the diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation.
Article Synopsis
- - A case study presented a 36-year-old patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation who developed bilateral parotitis while undergoing CPAP therapy in the ICU.
- - The patient exhibited painless swelling in the parotid glands after starting treatment, with elevated amylase levels confirming parotitis, but no invasive interventions were necessary.
- - The research suggests that retrograde airflow in the Stensen duct during CPAP may have led to the parotitis, after ruling out other potential causes like infections and drug reactions.