title: Acute epiglottitis as a cause of airway obstruction in an adult patient.
abstract: Epiglottitis in adults is a dangerous infectious disease with a rising incidence and potential fatal complications as illustrated in this case report. Like in children, skilled and aggressive airway protection with appropriate antibiotic therapy have been effective in reducing mortality.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Gooi-Noord, 1250 CA, Blaricum, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: S P
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Kuppens
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: van de Wetering
authors.forename: E C
authors.initials: EC
authors.lastname: Boerma
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000368:Aged; D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000209:etiology*; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004826:Epiglottitis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents