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Ludwig's Angina

Warning Signs

Ludwig's Angina Warning Signs

Notify your doctor if you have Ludwig's angina and any of the following:

Difficulty breathing
Inability to open the mouth
Inability to swallow
Muffled voice
Worsening neck swelling
Worsening mouth swelling
Worsening tongue swelling
Worsening facial pain
Worsening neck pain
Worsening mouth or tongue pain

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Difficulty breathing
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Sore throat

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Last Updated: Mar 24, 2009 References

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

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Ludwig's Angina References:

Barakate MS, Jensen MJ, Hemli JM, Graham AR. Ludwig's angina: report of a case and review of management issues. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2001 May;110(5 Pt 1):453-6.
Hartmann RW Jr. Ludwig's angina in children. Am Fam Physician. 1999 Jul;60(1):109-12.
Saifeldeen K, Evans R. Ludwig's angina. Emerg Med J. 2004 Mar;21(2):242-3.