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Revision as of 09:54, 2 August 2020

  • Infection of the epiglottis

Etiology

Differential Diagnosis

Clinical Manifestations

  • Paediatric
    • Toxic, febrile child with muffled voice and possibly tripoding
    • Cough is rare
  • Adult
    • Odynophagia and sore throat are cardinal features
    • Can also have fever, drooling, or stridor

Investigations

  • Lateral neck x-ray shows thumb sign
  • Laryngoscopy

Management

  • Ceftriaxone
  • Include Staph aureus coverage if concerned for bacterial tracheitis
  • Vanco to cover resistant pneumococcus if common
  • 7-10 days