Question 1

what is the treatment for epiglottitis?

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Airway & Antibiotics: The first step is "managing the airway" in the hospital, which usually involves intubation.  Then, antibiotics are given to treat the infection.

Question 2

how did i develop epiglottitis?

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Exposure to bacteria: Epiglotitis is often caused by a bacteria called hemophilus influenza'.  It is bacterial, it is not an influenza organism.  Rx requires usually a newer form of penicillin, steroids to rapidly shrink the inflammation and the soft tissue in the back of the throat that will block breathing when gets inflammed enough. C prior answer too.

Question 3

what are the tests for epiglottitis?

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Scope and cultures: Most of the time, an ENT doctor will examine the airway with a scope (with an anesthesiologist right there to put an airway tube in if there is epiglottitis); ultrasound is also sometimes used.  Cultures of blood and the epiglottis are done as well.

Question 4

what are the symptoms of epiglottitis?

Accepted Answer

Please see below.: In epiglottitis, the epiglottis (which comes off the back of the tongue deep in the throat) and surrounding area is infected and swollen.  This can completely block the airway, which can cause death. Symptoms can also include sore throat, difficulty swallowing, fever, and muffled voice. If you suspect epiglottitis in someone, they need to be seen at the hospital immediately.

Question 5

what are the risks of acute epiglottitis?

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Airway blockage.: In epiglottitis, the epiglottis (which comes off the back of the tongue deep in the throat) and surrounding area is infected and swollen.  This can completely block the airway, which can cause death.  If you suspect epiglottitis in someone, they need to be seen at the hospital immediately.

Question 6

how is epiglottitis in children prevented?

Accepted Answer

Immunize!!: In epiglottitis, symptoms can include sore throat, difficulty swallowing, fever, muffled voice, and airway obstruction (life-threatening). If you suspect epiglottitis in someone, they need to be seen at the hospital immediately. Since the hib (hemophilus influenzae b) vaccine became part of the regular immunization schedule, epiglottitis in children has become much more rare.

Question 7

what are the risks of a child having acute epiglottitis that is serious?

Accepted Answer

Airway blockage.: In epiglottitis, the epiglottis (which comes off the back of the tongue deep in the throat) and surrounding area is infected and swollen.  This can completely block the airway, which can cause death.  If you suspect epiglottitis in someone, they need to be seen at the hospital immediately.

Question 8

is epiglottitis rare in 14yr? can they get it if they have bronchitis? if you have epiglottitis is your epiglottis then visible?

Accepted Answer

Epiglottis is rare: You can always see your epiglottis with an xray or camera down the nose. Vaccines have made epiglottis much less common.

Question 9

what's epiglottitis risk?

Accepted Answer

Can stop breathing: The epiglottis is a tissue structure in the back of the throat that overlies the vocal cords. If infected (usually h. Flu bacteria or virus), it can become inflamed, swell up, and even stop breathing. Small children are at worst risk because their airways are small. In rare cases, it can cause death. If anyone feels that his/her throat is swelling, this is a reason to seek emergency treatment.

Question 10

what causes  epiglottitis?

Accepted Answer

Epiglottitis: Children are more vulnerable to developing epiglottitis. This is an infection of the epiglottis (that cartilaginous structure at the back of the tongue that prevents food from dropping into the  windpipe) by bacteria called hemophilus influenzae type b (hib). Fortunately enough, this infection has almost disappeared ever since the introduction of the hib vaccine.

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