Deep Inspiration

Question: A 43 year old female is evaluated for hoarseness and nasal crusting. Comprehensive otolaryngologic examination is performed and is highly suggestive of granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA). Traacheoscopy is performed revealing circumferential subglottic stenosis. Which of the following is not a medication routinely employed in the medical management of subglottic stenosis related to GPA?

a) Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole

b) Inhaled corticosteroids

c) Inhaled long-acting beta agonists

d) Lansoprazole

[Answer will be posted with next week's new question]

Answer to last week's question, “Timing is Everything" (January 13, 2020)

E - MRI with DWI 18 months after surgery and amplification, or second look procedure at 9 months.