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- Acute adult supraglottitis is a critical condition characterized by inflammation in the throat area, which can quickly lead to airway problems.
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Department of Otolaryngology, Hebei Eye Hospital, No.399, East Quanbei Street, Xingtai, 054001, Hebei Province, China.
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- * Common symptoms included sore throat (93.17%) and dysphagia (48.09%), with a notable increase in AE cases observed annually.
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Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Induced Supraglottitis: A Case Series.
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Head and Neck Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A.
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- Two cases of supraglottitis, a severe airway inflammation, are reported in patients undergoing immunotherapy for cancer.
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- This study highlights the rare but serious respiratory complications associated with immune checkpoint inhibitors, contributing to the growing body of evidence on their potential side effects.
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