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Epiglottitis


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Alternate Names : Supraglottitis

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Epiglottitis Diagnosis & Tests

Do not attempt to examine the throat (larynx) at home, because use of the tongue blade may cause the condition to worsen.

The health care provider will examine the larynx (laryngoscopy) and may find an enlarged, reddened epiglottis. Anesthesia may be required for laryngoscopy in a patient with epiglottitis, in the event insertion of a breathing tube (intubation) becomes necessary to maintain the airway.

Stridor may be present.
Blood culture or throat culture may show H. influenzae or other bacteria.
A CBC may show an elevated WBC count.
Neck X-rays may show enlargement of the epiglottis.

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Review Date : 10/31/2002
Reviewed By : A.D.A.M. editorial. Previous review: Elizabeth Hait, M.D., Department of Pediatrics, Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. (7/22/2001).

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