Epidemiology
- More common in adults than children
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Since introduction of the Hib vaccine, incidence in children has significantly decreased and incidence in adults has risen via other causal pathogens.
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- Peak incidence in children: 6–12 years
Etiology
- Traditionally: Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)
- Most cases now involve:
Pathophysiology
Mnemonic
The hallmarks of epiglottitis are the three Ds: Dysphagia, Drooling, and Distress.
- Drooling is due to pain in swallowing.
Clinical features
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Diagnostics
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Treatment
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