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Epiglottitis
A life-threatening condition in which the tissue that covers the windpipe is swollen.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
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Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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what causes epiglottitis?
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can you explain epiglottitis?
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what is an epiglottitis spasm?
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How did i develop epiglottitis?
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What sort of disorder is epiglottitis?
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A 38-year old asked:
What are the symptoms of epiglottitis?
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A 30-year old asked:
What can cause epiglottitis in children?
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who is at risk to develop epiglottitis?
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A 48-year old asked:
What are symptoms of epiglottitis in children?
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A 24-year old male asked:
why does epiglottitis usually not occur in adults?
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A member asked:
Do lots of people get epiglottitis, or is it unusual?
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A 37-year old asked:
If I am having trouble beathing could i have epiglottitis?
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A 42-year old female asked:
What is the best thing to do or to take for epiglottitis?
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A 25-year old asked:
Is it possible to be diagnosed with epiglottitis more than once?
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A 47-year old asked:
When must i seek immediate help if I think my child has epiglottitis?
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A 40-year old asked:
I was just diagonsed with epiglottitis, when should i be able to return to work?
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A 50-year old asked:
I want to be healthy again and be happy with everyone. when do you know you have epiglottitis?
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A 22-year old female asked:
i am 13 and im scared i may have epiglottitis and I know if I don't get help soon that I may die iwould tell someone about it but im scared of surgery?
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A 41-year old asked:
Epiglottitis,pneumonia go together?
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A 33-year old asked:
How is acute epiglottitis treated usually?
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A 47-year old asked:
Is it true that death from acute epiglottitis is quick?
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A 40-year old asked:
must i seek immediate help if i have acute epiglottitis?
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A 37-year old asked:
must i seek immediate help if my child has acute epiglottitis?
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A 41-year old asked:
What are the risks of a child having acute epiglottitis that is serious?
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A 35-year old asked:
Help me please (pain with swallowing) and epiglottitis?
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A 29-year old asked:
Epiglottitis or just trouble breathing due to inflammation?
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A 46-year old female asked:
Acute Epiglottitis? I was in hospital for a week with this what can I do so I will never have it again?
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A 22-year old female asked:
Does epiglottitis make you feel like somethin is stuck in your throat like mucus or cold?
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A 36-year old asked:
Is it possible for you to catch epiglotittis more then once?
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A 62-year old female asked:
Felt something on tongue. Felt something with finger. Went to doc. Not red. Said touched epiglotis. Am I in danger of epiglotitis from touching twice?
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