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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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Epiglottitis is an infection of the epiglottis, which can lead to severe airway obstruction. When air is inhaled (inspired), it passes through the nose and the nasopharynx or through the mouth and the oropharynx.
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Epiglottitis is an infection of the epiglottis, which can lead to severe airway obstruction. When air is inhaled (inspired), it passes through the nose and the nasopharynx or through the mouth and the oropharynx.
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