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What is Pertussis
Pertussis is a contagious bacterial infection of the respiratory tract caused by Bordetella pertussis . It primarily affects the airways, especially the ciliated lining of the trachea and bronchi, where it disrupts the normal…
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FAQ about Epiglottitis
Epiglottitis is a medical emergency that can become dangerous very quickly because it affects the epiglottis, the flap of tissue at the back of the throat that helps keep food and liquid out of…
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Treatment for Epiglottitis
What treatments are used for epiglottitis? The condition is treated as a medical emergency because swelling of the epiglottis can narrow or block the upper airway. Management centers on protecting the airway, reducing inflammatory…
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Causes of Epiglottitis
Epiglottitis is caused by acute inflammation and swelling of the epiglottis, the small flap of tissue at the base of the tongue that helps direct food and liquid away from the airway. In most…
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Symptoms of Epiglottitis
What are the symptoms of epiglottitis? The condition most often causes sudden severe throat pain, painful swallowing, fever, muffled voice, drooling, and difficulty breathing, with symptoms that can escalate quickly as swelling narrows the…
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Prevention of Pharyngitis
Pharyngitis, an inflammation of the pharynx or back of the throat, can often be prevented in some cases and risk reduced in others, but not eliminated entirely. Whether prevention is possible depends on the…
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Diagnosis of Pharyngitis
Pharyngitis is diagnosed by combining clinical assessment with targeted testing when needed. The term refers to inflammation of the pharynx, the muscular passage at the back of the throat that connects the nasal and…