Epiglottitis
Learn about the symptoms of Epiglottis like high fever and difficulty swallowing, and what to do if you think your child might have this disease.
Wed, 22 Aug 2012|
Transcript
Epiglottitis is a rare but very dangerous bacterial disease. The child appears very ill with a high fever and severe difficulty swallowing. If you think that your child may have this disease, you must call emergency 911 at once. In epiglottitis, the epiglottis, the flap-like cartilage which protects the windpipe, swells rapidly. This can cause the windpipe to become blocked and the child may suffocate.
