Epiglottitis, A Life Threatening Disease - What You Need to Know? »

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Acute epiglottitis is a medical emergency that without prompt treatment may result in death. It results from the inflammation of the supraglotic structures underneath the tongue.

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    Newperson3 months, 2 weeks ago

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    It's working now. Thanks WK Good info.

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      y_soitenly3 months, 2 weeks ago

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      I tried it 3 times. It says Error 404 - Not Found

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      andiandi13 months, 2 weeks ago

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      My son had epiglottis at age 12 months, but per the ER, the disease only strikes after 18 months. Luckily, they finally took x-rays that revealed that he had it, and with quick action, he survived. Very frightening.

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