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Epiglottitis: A recurrent episode in a youth
Authors:Susan E Swedo MD  Steven S Lelyveld MD  Joseph R Hageman MD
Institution:Departments of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine, Evanston Hospital, Evanston, Illinois USA.
Abstract:Epiglottitis should be suspected in the adolescent with throat pain and dysphagia out of proportion to pharyngeal inflammation. Endolateral neck radiographs or indirect laryngoscopy will confirm the diagnosis. Blood and throat or epiglottic cultures always should be obtained. Therapy consists of airway stabilization and antibiotic administration. Although epiglottitis in adolescents is often less acute and less severe than in younger children, it may be life-threatening.
Keywords:Epiglottitis  upper airway obstruction
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