Definition
Labels Epiglottitis
Epiglottitis (eh-pih-glah-TIE-tis) is a condition involving life-threatening
swelling of the epiglottis. It is usually caused by a bacterial infection of
the epiglottis and can result in a blockage of the trachea (windpipe) and
severe breathing difficulty.
swelling of the epiglottis. It is usually caused by a bacterial infection of
the epiglottis and can result in a blockage of the trachea (windpipe) and
severe breathing difficulty.
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