Definition of Epiglottitis. Meaning of Epiglottitis. Synonyms of Epiglottitis

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Definition of Epiglottitis

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Meaning of Epiglottitis from wikipedia

- there is no evidence that this vaccine prevents epiglottitis. There have been many cases of epiglottitis reported in immunocompromised patients, including...
- the epiglottis is known as epiglottitis. Epiglottitis is mainly caused by Haemophilus influenzae. A person with epiglottitis may have a fever, sore throat...
- laryngoscopy. Other conditions that can produce similar symptoms include epiglottitis, croup, inhaling a foreign body, and laryngeal cancer. The acute form...
- on signs and symptoms after potentially more severe causes, such as epiglottitis or an airway foreign body, have been ruled out. Further investigations...
- needs immediate hospitalization. Epiglottitis is treated with antibiotics. Routine vaccination has made epiglottitis very rare but it still does present...
- indicative of serious airway obstruction from severe conditions such as epiglottitis, a foreign body lodged in the airway, or a laryngeal tumor. Stridor should...
- also considered upper respiratory tract infections.[citation needed] Epiglottitis is a bacterial infection of the larynx which causes life-threatening...
- the mouth, tongue, or throat (esophagitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, epiglottitis) Oral or throat cancer Phagophobia "odynophagia". The American Heritage...
- in encapsulated type b (Hib), a serotype causing conditions such as epiglottitis, is known to be a major factor in virulence. Their capsule allows them...
- faster result. Other conditions that can produce similar symptoms include epiglottitis, thyroiditis, retropharyngeal abscess, and occasionally heart disease...