Supraglottitis

Alternate Names : Supraglottitis
Definition
Epiglottitis is inflammation of the cartilage that covers the trachea (windpipe).

Supraglottitis
Causes
Epiglottitis is a life-threatening disease. The epiglottis is a piece of cartilage at the back of the tongue. Its job is to close off the windpipe when swallowing.

Supraglottitis
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Epiglottitis is a life-threatening disease. The epiglottis is a piece of cartilage at the back of the tongue that closes off the windpipe when swallowing.

Supraglottitis
Definition of Epiglottitis:
Epiglottitis is inflammation of the cartilage that covers the trachea (windpipe).

With supraglottitis/epiglottitis, there is abrupt onset of severe throat pain and dysphagia, usually with no preceding URI symptoms. Children often have drooling and signs of toxicity.

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Epiglottitis, also termed supraglottitis or epiglottiditis, is an inflammation of structures above the insertion of the glottis.
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Acutely, lateral neck radiographs showing the classic swollen glottis described by some as a thumbprint, assist with the diagnosis of acute supraglottitis and eminent respiratory collapse. Chest x-ray studies are of little value.

The epiglottis is a piece of cartilage behind the tongue that closes the opening to the windpipe when a person swallows. An inflamed epiglottis can swell and close off the windpipe, thus causing the patient to suffocate. Also called supraglottitis.

See also: Epiglottitis, Influenza, Symptom, Prevention, Cough