Acute Epiglottis

Question 1

acute epiglotitis is caused by

Answer 1

haemophilus influenza B (HIB)

Question 2

epiglotitis get so inflammed it blocks the

Answer 2

bronchi - children have died from the inflammation

Question 3

s/s of acute epiglotitis

Answer 3

high fever
abrupt onset-
short of breath

Question 4

what will decrease incidence of acute epiglotitis

Answer 4

immunization with HIB

Question 5

is acute epiglotitis an emergency

Answer 5

yes