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Results 1 - 10 of 13 for Epiglottitis
  1. Epiglottitis 
    Epiglottitis is inflammation of the epiglottis. This is the tissue-lined cartilage that covers the trachea (windpipe) while swallowing. Epiglottitis can be a life-threatening disease.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000605.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Laryngitis 
    ... or fatal respiratory blockage. These forms include: Croup Epiglottitis ... Roosevelt GE. Acute inflammatory upper airway obstruction (croup, epiglottitis, laryngitis, and bacterial tracheitis). In: Kliegman RM, St. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001385.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Nasal flaring 
    ... tissue in the area that covers the windpipe ( epiglottitis ) Lung problems, such as infection or long-term ... Roosevelt GE. Acute inflammatory upper airway obstruction (croup, epiglottitis, laryngitis, and bacterial tracheitis). In: Kliegman RM, St. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003055.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Haemophilus influenza organism (image) 
    ... responsible for meningitis, periorbital cellulitis, buccal cellulitis and epiglottitis, septic arthritis, osteomyelitis, pericarditis, and bacteremia. The small ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/1052.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Blockage of upper airway 
    ... treat high blood pressure) Chemical burns and reactions Epiglottitis (infection of the structure separating the trachea from ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000067.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Croup 
    ... Roosevelt GE. Acute inflammatory upper airway obstruction (croup, epiglottitis, laryngitis, and bacterial tracheitis). In: Kliegman RM, St. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000959.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Tracheitis 
    ... Roosevelt GE. Acute inflammatory upper respiratory obstruction (croup, epiglottitis, laryngitis, and bacterial tracheitis). In: Kliegman RM, St. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000988.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Breathing difficulty 
    ... of the tissue (epiglottis) that covers the windpipe ( epiglottitis ) Problems with the heart: Chest pain due to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003075.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Stridor 
    ... croup ) Diagnostic tests such as bronchoscopy or laryngoscopy Epiglottitis , which is inflammation of the movable cartilage that ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003074.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Blue discoloration of the skin 
    ... tissue, called the epiglottis, that covers the windpipe ( epiglottitis ) Problems with the heart: Heart defects that are ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003215.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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