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I have am paranoid about eppiglotitis. pls reassure so i won't be scared everytime we have flu or cold?
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Rare: While there is no guarantee you won't get it, it is quite uncommon. Worrying about it won't help anyway. Live your life. If you know of something that triggers it for you or your family, discuss with your primary care doctor. Hope this helps!
Answered 2/11/2016
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