Epiglottitis


Nature

Epiglottitis is a life-threatening disease. The supraglottic structures become inflamed and swollen, leading to narrowed airway and respiratory compromise. Epiglottitis in children almost always is caused by the bacterium Haemophilus influenzae type b (HIB). In adults, it frequently is nonbacterial.


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