title: Acute epiglottitis in the adult.
abstract: 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.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Laing
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Newlands
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D004826:Epiglottitis / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007827:Laryngitis / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged