Subglottic Stenosis

Narrowing of the airway below the vocal cords (subglottis) and above the trachea

Aetiology

  • Most commonly idiopathic
  • In adults has been seen in association with vasculitis

Clinical presentation

  • Progressive breathing difficulty, often exacerbated by exertion

Management

  • Division of the stenosis
  • If recurrent - resection and reconstruction