Acute epiglottitis in the adult.
GPs are often the first to see adults with acute epiglottitis, yet the information on how to treat them is not usually available. The seven cases presented here demonstrate a wide spectrum of severity with characteristic signs and symptoms. Diagnosis and management are discussed.
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D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D004826:Epiglottitis / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007827:Laryngitis / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged