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Epiglottitis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Epiglottitis is inflammation of the epiglottis - the flap that sits at the base of the tongue, which keeps food from going into the trachea (windpipe). Due to its place in the airway, swelling of thi...
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Epiglottis - Topic:Disease - Online Encyclopedia ... Inflammation of the epiglottis (epiglottitis). Inflammation of the uvula (uvulitis). In rare cases, a sexually transmitted disease (STD), such as gonorrhea or chlamydia.
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The epiglottis is a cover that folds over the voice box during swallowing. It prevents food from entering the windpipe and lungs. Several things can cause inflammation of the epiglottis. When the epiglottis gets inflamed, it may swell up and block the windpipe.
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Introduction to Epiglottis diseases as a medical condition including symptoms, diagnosis, misdiagnosis, treatment, prevention, and prognosis. ... Heart Disease ... Basic Summary for Epiglottis diseases...
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Overview of Epiglottis diseases as a medical condition including introduction, prevalence, prognosis, profile, symptoms, diagnosis, misdiagnosis, and treatment ... What is Epiglottis diseases?; Brief description of Epiglottis diseases: Diseases affecting the epiglottis; Organs Affected by ... Disease & Treatments Search...
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Britannica online encyclopedia article on epiglottis (anatomy), Croup is an inflammatory disease of the larynx (voice box) or epiglottis (the plate of cartilage that shuts off the entrance into the larynx during the process of swallowing), most often caused by viral infection; ... When the epiglottis, which closes the...
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