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A member asked:
How long could you have epiglotttitis is it possible to have it for 4 weeks and only symptom not being able to eat solids?
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See below: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without taking additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor.
Answered 6/20/2014
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Consult your doctor: Usually acute epiglottis does not last for 4 weeks it subsides in a few days,Difficulty in eating solids and feeling dizzy indicates some obstruction /mass in throat.,May be your epiglottis is healing slowly and is thick and swollen.,to cause difficulty in eating solids. Discuss with your doctor,and get investigated to find out the problem
Answered 6/20/2014
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Epiglottis: Acute epiglottis is an acute medical emergency. The fact that you have been ill for 4 week speaks for some other problem. Best be checked by an ENT specialist
Answered 6/20/2014
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