Anaphylaxis versus inducible laryngeal obstruction: a diagnostic dilemma
Inducible laryngeal obstruction (ILO) is an underrecognised cause of refractory breathlessness. It presents with an acute onset of difficulty in breathing and is often mistaken for respiratory conditions such as asthma or, in some cases, anaphylaxis. People with ILO often report recurrent Accident & Emergency attendances and have long-term drug treatments initiated and escalated inappropriately.
Inducible laryngeal obstruction (ILO) is an under recognised cause of refractory breathlessness. It presents with an acute onset of difficulty in breathing and is often mistaken for respiratory conditions such as asthma or, in some cases, anaphylaxis. People with ILO often report recurrent Accident & Emergency attendances and have long-term drug treatments initiated and escalated inappropriately.