Epiglottitis: Epiglottitis is a serious illness which may be caused by bacteria or a virus. It has the potential to swell and close off your airway. The typical course if bacterial would respond to antibiotics within 2-3 days. Viruses rarely last more than a week. If it has lasted a month you should begin to consider a possible complication or mistaken diagnosis. Follow up with your doctor.
Answered 6/27/2014
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