Abstract
Background
Plastic bronchitis is characterized by formation of extensive obstructive endobronchial casts and high recurrence rates.
Case characteristics
Two children (1-year-old girl, 7-year-old boy) who had recurrent episodes of respiratory distress with acute worsening. Bronchoscopy revealed membrane-like casts. Both children were managed with nebulized N-acetylcysteine in addition to management for asthma.
Outcome
Symptom-free without recurrence for more than 9 months of follow-up.
Message
Nebulized N-acetylcysteine may be helpful in prevention of recurrence of plastic bronchitis due to asthma.
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Kumar, A., Jat, K.R., Srinivas, M. et al. Nebulized N-Acetylcysteine for Management of Plastic Bronchitis. Indian Pediatr 55, 701–703 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13312-018-1363-8
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