Laryngoscopy during swimming: A novel diagnostic technique to characterize swimming- induced laryngeal obstruction.

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Laryngoscopy during swimming: A novel diagnostic technique to characterize swimming- induced laryngeal obstruction.

Laryngoscope. 2017 Feb 25;:

Authors: Walsted ES, Swanton LL, van van Someren K, Morris TE, Furber M, Backer V, Hull JH

Abstract
Exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction (EILO) is a key differential diagnosis for respiratory symptoms in athletes and is particularly prevalent in aquatic athletes. A definitive diagnosis of EILO is dependent on laryngoscopy, performed continuously, while an athlete engages in the sport that precipitates their symptoms. This report provides the first description of the feasibility of performing continuous laryngoscopy during exercise in a swimming environment. The report describes the methodology and safety of the use of continuous laryngoscopy while swimming. Laryngoscope, 2017.

PMID: 28236311 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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