Epiglottitis

EpiglottitisEpiglottitis
  • Facts:
    Potentially life threatening infection that involves inflammation of the cartilage that covers the trachea

    Incidence has decreased secondary to the advent of Hib vaccine
  • History / PE:
    Sore throat with odynophagia
    Drooling
    High grade fever
    Stridor
  • Diagnosis:
    Thumbprint sign (CXR)
  • Notes:
    MCC in adult population is H. influenzae and S. pyogenes
  • Differential Diagnosis:
    Croup
    Retropharyngeal abscess
    Peritonsillar abscess



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August 1st 2010