Unusual cause acute airway obstruction

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Upper airway obstruction is one the most feared condition in Otolaryngology.

Acute upper airway obstruction usually requires prompt tracheostomy as a lifesaving act.

Through assessment and appropriate diagnosis and management of underlying cause are mandatory and at times even can avoid tracheostomy and its potential complications.

We describe a case of severe laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) in 63-year-old man, causing acute stridor and airway obstruction lead to emergency tracheostomy.

According to our literature review this may be the first case of LPR implicated in acute airway obstruction.