RECENT reviews of acute respiratory disease in childhood 1,2 have failed to emphasize the importance of epiglottitis. Unless physicians are cognizant of the clinical features of this rapidly ...

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Acute epiglottitis in adults is characterised by rapid inflammation of the epiglottis and surrounding supraglottic tissues, posing a significant risk of airway obstruction. Presenting symptoms ...

The epiglottis is located above the larynx, and plays a key role in keeping food out of the airway by covering the larynx when we swallow. Acute epiglottitis is an acute inflammation of the epiglottis ...