• Br J Hosp Med · Nov 1994

    Review Case Reports

    Epiglottitis: a disease of all ages.

    • H M Munro, L Castilla, B L Taylor, and G B Smith.
    • Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust.
    • Br J Hosp Med. 1994 Nov 2;52(9):443-9.

    AbstractEpiglottitis is an acute life-threatening infectious condition characterised by local supraglottic inflammation. Although it is predominantly a disease of childhood, it occurs in all age groups. The risk of sudden complete airway obstruction necessitates careful monitoring, prompt responses and clinical expertise in airway management.

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