1) Bacterial disease 2) Inflammation 3) Redness 4) Rubor
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Epiglottitis is an inflammation of the epiglottis — the flap at the base of the tongue that keeps food from going into the trachea (windpipe). Due to its place in the airway, swelling of this structure can interfere with breathing, and constitutes a medical emergency. Infection can cause the epiglottis to obstruct or completely close off the win...
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(from the article `croup`) Bacterial croup, also called epiglottitis, is a more serious condition that is often caused by Haemophilus influenzae type B. It is characterized by ...
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<pathology> Inflammation of the epiglottis due to a bacterial (haemophilus influenza) infection. ... This serious, life-threatening infection is more common in children 2 to 7 years of age. The illness is typically of abrupt onset with stridor, sore throat, breathing difficulty, drooling and a high fever. A whispery diminished voice is also c...
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(ep″ĭ-glŏ-ti´tis) supraglottitis.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: ep′i-glot-ī′tis Definitions: 1. Inflammation of the epiglottis, which may cause respiratory obstruction, especially in children; frequently due to infection by Haemophilus influenzae type b. Synonyms: epiglottiditis See: supraglottitis
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inflammation of the epiglottis
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n] - inflammation of the epiglottis
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inflammation of the epiglottis
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noun inflammation of the epiglottis; characterized by fever and a severe sore throat and difficulty in swallowing
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