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Epiglottitis

Epiglottitis is the inflammation of the epiglottis—the flap at the base of the tongue that prevents food entering the trachea (windpipe). Symptoms are usually rapid in onset and include trouble swallowing which can result in drooling, changes to the voice, fever, and an increased breathing rate. As the epiglottis is in the upper airway, swelling can…

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Causes
H. influenzae type b, burns, trauma to the area
Diagnostic method
Medical imaging, looking at the epiglottis
Frequency
~2 per 100,000 per year
Other names
Acute supraglottitis
Prevention
Hib vaccine, rifampin
Prognosis
5% risk of death

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Epiglottitis

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Avg. degree1.98
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Epiglottitis

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has prevention · 8
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related to Prognosis · 5
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related to Necrotizing epiglottitis · 3
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related to Signs and symptoms · 3
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SubjectPredicateObjectConfidenceSrc
EpiglottitisCausesH. influenzae type b, burns, trauma to the area1.00infobox
EpiglottitisDiagnostic methodMedical imaging, looking at the epiglottis1.00infobox
EpiglottitisFrequency~2 per 100,000 per year1.00infobox
EpiglottitisOther namesAcute supraglottitis1.00infobox
EpiglottitisPreventionHib vaccine, rifampin1.00infobox
EpiglottitisPrognosis5% risk of death1.00infobox
EpiglottitisSpecialtyOtolaryngology, pediatrics, critical care medicine1.00infobox
EpiglottitisSymptomsTrouble swallowing, drooling, changes to the voice, fever, increased breathing rate, stridor1.00infobox
EpiglottitisTreatmentEndotracheal intubation, intravenous antibiotics, corticosteroids1.00infobox
EpiglottitisUsual onsetRapid1.00infobox
Epiglottitisis ainflammation of the epiglottis0.90text
ceftriaxoneinstance ofIntravenous antibiotics0.80text

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