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D) Epiglottitis.
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- The epiglottis is at the base of the tongue.
- It’s function is to prevent food from entering the windpipe.
- Haemophilus influenzae type b is most often the cause of epiglottitis.
- This is an infection that causes the epiglottis to swell.
- Any swabbing or disturbing the back of the throat can potentially increase the swelling, thus block the airway.
- This is considered a medical emergency and if suspected needs to be promptly sent to appropriate level of care (often ER).
- Symptoms include, but are not limited to: scratchy hoarse voice, viral infection, fever, stridor, dyspnea, raspy or muffled voice and/or severe pharyngitis
- No examine throat
- Stridor is sometimes heard