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Epiglottitis is a disorder caused by inflammation of the cartilage that covers the trachea (windpipe). See also croup syndrome .
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Symptoms
Epiglottitis begins with a high fever and sore throat. Other symptoms may include: Drooling; Difficulty swallowing; Dif...
Causes
Epiglottitis is a life-threatening disease. The epiglottis is the piece of cartilage at the back of the tongue that clo...
Tests
Epiglottitis is a medical emergency. Seek immediate medical help. Do not use a tongue depressor (tongue blade) to try t...
Treatments
The patient will be admitted to the hospital, usually an intensive care unit (ICU. Treatment may include methods to hel...
Complications
Spasm may cause the airway to close abruptly. In this case, death follows within minutes. The airway may become totally...
Prevention
The bacterial infection that causes epiglottitis is contagious, so family members should be screened and treated if app...
Doctor Specialties
Go immediately to the emergency room or call the local emergency number (such as 911) if your child has symptoms sugges...
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