Epiglottitis
Alternate Names : Supraglottitis
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Epiglottitis Treatment
Hospitalization is required because this is an emergency situation. The patient is usually admitted to the intensive care unit.
Treatment usually involves the administration of humidified oxygen, which is oxygen that has been moistened to help the patient breathe. The patient will probably be intubated, meaning a tube is passed through the nose or mouth into the trachea to help the patient breathe.
Intravenous fluids are given to increase hydration. Antibiotics are used to treat the infection. Corticosteroids may be used to decrease the swelling of the throat.
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