FreeMD® Epiglottitis Evaluation: Similar Conditions

Epiglottitis

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Epiglottitis Evaluation: Similar Conditions

Conditions that may cause symptoms similar to epiglottitis include:

Aspirated foreign body

Inhaled foreign body

Croup
Diphtheria (usually someone who never immunized)
Peritonsillar abscess
Retropharyngeal abscess

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Related Topics:

Bacterial pharyngitis
Cough
Croup
Difficulty breathing
Difficulty swallowing
Peritonsillar abscess
Sore throat
Tonsillitis
Wheezing
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Cough
Difficulty breathing
Difficulty swallowing
Sore throat
Swollen glands in the neck

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Last Updated: Aug 25, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Epiglottitis References:

Hickerson SL, Kirby RS, Wheeler JG, Schutze GE. Epiglottitis: a 9-year case review. South Med J. 1996 May;89(5):487-90.
Nakamura H, Tanaka H, Matsuda A, Fukushima E, Hasegawa M. Acute epiglottitis: a review of 80 patients. J Laryngol Otol. 2001 Jan;115(1):31-4.
Sack JL, Brock CD. Identifying acute epiglottitis in adults. High degree of awareness, close monitoring are key. Postgrad Med. 2002 Jul;112(1):81-2, 85-6.