Risk of acute epiglottitis in patients with preexisting diabetes mellitus: A population-based case–control study [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2018 OBJECTIVE:Studies have revealed that 3.5%-26.6% of patients with epiglottitis have comorbid diabetes mellitus (DM). However, whether preexisting DM is a risk factor for acute epiglottitis remains unclear.
Yao-Te Tsai +2 more
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The emergence of non-infectious epiglottitis after the era of Hemophilus influenza type B universal vaccination: two case reports and literature review [PDF]
Frontiers in PediatricsObjectiveFollowing the global dissemination of vaccination protocols for Hemophilus influenza type B, the occurrence rate and burden of infectious epiglottitis decreased rapidly and substantially.
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Airway management of adult epiglottitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BJA OpenBackground: Adult epiglottitis is a life-threatening airway emergency where airway protection is the immediate priority. Despite its importance, the optimal approach to airway management remains unclear.
Anton W.G. Booth +4 more
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Chemical Burn-Induced Corrosive Epiglottitis in an Elderly Patient with Major Depression
Life, 2023 Acute epiglottitis (AE) is a potential emergency of the respiratory tract caused mainly by bacterial infection. However, nonbacterial infection causes, such as corrosive injuries, may result in death due to gastrointestinal perforation if a timely ...
Ang Lu +4 more
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Vaping-induced acute epiglottitis: a case report
International Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2023 Background E-cigarette use, or vaping, is an alternative nicotine delivery system that is becoming increasingly prevalent in adolescents and young adults.
Amir Khorrami +2 more
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Case report: Epiglottitis in the setting of COVID-19
IDCases, 2021 Epiglottitis is an uncommon, potentially fatal infection of the epiglottis that can lead to complete upper airway obstruction. Isolated pathogens are usually nasopharyngeal bacteria, most commonly Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib).
Connor Smith +4 more
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Modern Approaches to the Management of Children with Acute Obstructive Laryngitis and Epiglottitis
Педиатрическая фармакология, 2022 Experts of the Union of Pediatricians of Russia have developed modern guidelines on the management of children with acute obstructive laryngitis and epiglottitis. Croup is the most common cause of acute upper respiratory obstruction in children aged from
Aleksander A. Baranov +21 more
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Association Between Air Pollutants and Infectious Epiglottitis Incidence: A Observational Study [PDF]
Health Science ReportsBackground and Aims Infectious epiglottitis is inflammation of epiglottis and surrounding structures and may be life‐threatening without treatment. Air pollution is a critical risk factor for human health.
Pengcheng Yu, Rui Fang, Chao Xue
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A Retrospective Cohort Study of Acute Epiglottitis in Adults
Western Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2021 Introduction: Adult epiglottitis is a disease process distinct from pediatric epiglottitis in microbiology, presentation, and clinical course. While traditionally considered more indolent and benign than in children, adult epiglottitis remains a cause of
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Severe epiglottitis caused by : A case report and the literature review [PDF]
SAGE Open Medical Case ReportsPasteurella multocida is a small, facultatively anaerobic coccobacillus commonly found in the upper respiratory tract of many mammals, birds, and especially felines.
Tuomas Filppula +3 more
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