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Epiglottitis in Canada: A Multiregional Review
Epiglottitis is an acute, life threatening infection usually caused by Haemophilus influenzae type b. Although antibiotic therapy is an important part of management, the optimal route and duration is unknown.
Barbara J Law +12 more
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Vaping‐Induced Erythrocytosis Resolved With Cessation of e‐Cigarette Use
ABSTRACT Vaping use is a global health concern with multiple adverse general health effects. We report a young man with vaping‐induced erythrocytosis that resolved following cessation of e‐cigarette use. Presence of erythrocytosis without a history of hypoxia or associated medications should prompt a thorough investigation for secondary causes ...
Jenyvette Hsia +4 more
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Isolated Epiglottic Manifestations of HIV Infection: Two Cases Reports
Diagnosis of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) remains challenging due to non-specific clinical presentations and mostly flu-like symptoms, e.g., fever, headache, sore throat, and general weakness.
Yi-Chieh Lee, Hsueh-Yu Li, Wan-Ni Lin
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Микрофлора надгортанника больных катаральной и некротической формами эпиглоттита [PDF]
Микробиологическое обследование 100 пациентов с острым эпиглоттитом показало, что микробная флора надгортанника представлена большим количеством патогенных и условно-патогенных бактерий, относящихся к разным таксонам, а также грибами рода Candida.
Высеканцев, И.П. +2 more
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Antibiotic prescribing for upper respiratory infections among children in rural China: a cross-sectional study of outpatient prescriptions [PDF]
Background: Overuse of antibiotics contributes to the development of antimicrobial resistance. Objective: This study aims to assess the condition of antibiotic use at health facilities at county, township and village levels in rural Guangxi, China ...
Alves Galvao MG +45 more
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A Case of Life‐Threatening Stridor: Vallecular Cyst in a 2‐Month‐Old Infant
ABSTRACT Vallecular cysts are uncommon birth defects that substantially restrict an infant's airway. This paper emphasizes the difficulties in diagnosing and managing a transfer case with limited resources. If these cysts are not detected early, they can have major clinical consequences.
Abdur Rehman +6 more
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Acute epiglottitis: Trends, diagnosis and management
Acute epiglottitis is a life-threatening disorder with serious implications to the anesthesiologist because of the potential for laryngospasm and irrevocable loss of the airway. Acute epiglottitis can occur at any age.
Claude Abdallah
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Acute epiglottitis after COVID‐19 infection
In patients with acute epiglottitis, the possibility of COVID‐19 should be ruled out. Repeated nasofiberoscopy examinations or a tracheostomy, which may produce infectious aerosols, may be required.
Andreas Renner +4 more
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A 25 year old previously healthy female presented with a sore throat of three days duration. Associated symptoms included dysphagia and odynophagia but no drooling was reported.
Smitherman, Sarah
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Acute Epiglottitis Due to COVID-19 Infection
A 53-year-old man presented acutely to the Accident and Emergency department with a 2-day history of progressive odynophagia and shortness of breath. The patient had stridor at rest and acute epiglottitis was suspected.
Jonathan Emberey +6 more
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