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Recently, many people have experienced a sore throat, which may be a sign of acute epiglottitis. As an experienced doctor, I would like to use this article to educate you about acute epiglottitis and help you better prevent and cope with this disease.
1. What is acute epiglottitis?
Acute epiglottitis is an inflammation of the epiglottis and the tissues around it, and the epiglottis is a leaf-like structure located at the base of the tongue that helps us direct food into our esophagus when we swallow it, preventing food from entering the trachea. Acute epiglottitis is usually caused by a bacterial or viral infection, but it can also be due to allergies, trauma, or other causes.
2. What are the symptoms of acute epiglottitis?
Symptoms of acute epiglottitis mainly include sore throat, difficulty swallowing, dyspnea, and fever. A sore throat is usually severe, the pain worsens when swallowing, and in severe cases, dysphagia may occur. Dyspnea may present with stridor, especially when swallowing. Some patients may also present with fever, chills, and fatigue.
3. What are the dangers of acute epiglottitis?
Acute epiglottitis is a serious condition that can cause the following hazards if left untimely
1.Difficulty breathing: Acute epiglottitis can cause swelling of the throat and, in severe cases, compression of the trachea, causing difficulty breathing and even suffocation.
2.Spread of infection: Acute epiglottitis can cause a bacterial or viral infection to spread to other sites, causing more severe disease.
3.Difficulty eating: Acute epiglottitis may cause dysphagia, affecting the patient's nutritional intake, leading to weight loss and malnutrition.
4.Weakened immunity: Acute epiglottitis may lead to weakened immunity and susceptibility to other diseases.
4. How to prevent acute epiglottitis?
1.Maintain good living habits: Maintain adequate sleep, avoid overwork, and strengthen the body's resistance.
2.Pay attention to food hygiene: avoid eating expired and spoiled food, and keep the utensils clean.
3.Strengthen exercise: Participate in physical exercise appropriately to improve the body's immunity.
4.Avoid contact with infectious agents: Try to avoid contact with people with acute epiglottitis, pay attention to personal hygiene, and wash hands frequently.
5.Timely** Oral diseases: Regular oral examinations to detect oral diseases in a timely manner to avoid the spread of infection to the epiglottis.
5. How to ** acute epiglottitis?
The ** of acute epiglottitis mainly includes the following aspects:
1.Antibiotics**: For acute epiglottitis caused by bacterial infection, doctors usually prescribe antibiotics**.
2.Antiviral**: For acute epiglottitis caused by a viral infection, your doctor may recommend antiviral medications.
3.Support**: Includes rehydration, nutritional support, antipyretic and other symptomatic**.
4.Surgery**: In severe cases, surgery** may be needed to relieve breathlessness.
In conclusion, acute epiglottitis is a serious disease, and everyone should pay attention to prevention and timely**. If you have symptoms such as a sore throat, you should seek medical attention in time to avoid delaying the condition. Hopefully, this article will be of some help to everyone.
Thank you for taking the time to read our article. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us. I wish you all the best!