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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Epiglottitis is swelling of the epiglottis, which leads to breathing problems. Swelling of the epiglottis is usually caused by the bacteria Haemophilus influenzae (H. influenzae), although it may be caused by other bacteria or viruses.
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Epiglottis causes swelling and inflammation of this flap which can become so red and swollen that it blocks the windpipe and prevents air from getting into the lungs. This infection is caused by a bacteria, Hemophilus influenza, and like croup it comes on very rapidly.
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Bacterial infection of the epiglottis leads to swelling of the mucosa of nearby structures. Ulceration, abscess formation and necrosis may also develop. Viral epiglottitis generally has a milder clinical course.
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This may cause the throat structures to push the epiglottis backward. With continued inflammation and swelling of the epiglottis, complete blockage of the airway may occur, leading to suffocation and death.
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Anterior limit is anterior or lingual surface of suprahyoid epiglottis, thyrohyoid membrane, anterior commissure and anterior wall of subglottic region (composed of thyroid cartilage, cricothyroid membrane and anterior arch of cricoid cartilage) ... May produce sudden lethal swelling of epiglottis and vocal cords...
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Fiberoptic examination revealed enlarged epiglottis and swelling arytenoids. Highly suspicious of early-PTLD, he was treated with reduction of immunosuppression, but no improvement on his larynx was observed. Laser ablation of swelling arytenoids worked.
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The epiglottis is a small flap of tissue at the back of the throat. It stops food and liquids from entering the trachea (windpipe) when a person eats or drinks. ... Epiglottitis (infection of the epiglottis) causes swelling that may close off the airway and make breathing difficult. It requires medical care right away...
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