Tracheostomy was not an option due to complete tracheal rings throughout the entire length of the trachea; therefore, the airway was temporised with a laryngeal mask airway to maintain ventilation.

Acetylcysteine 100mg/mL, 200mg/mL; soln for inhalation; preservative-free. See literature for administration of aerosol. Nebulization-face mask, mouth piece, tracheostomy: 1–10mL of 20% soln or ...