Synonym for epiglottitis ... <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 whispe...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: ep′i-glot-i-dī′tis Synonyms: epiglottitis
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