Acute Epiglottitis Croup in Children- Symptoms, Picture, Treatment, Causes

Epiglottitis in children causes in difficulty in their breathing. Epiglottitis in children results in stridor with inspiration and expiration. The shallow breathing and loud sounds that a child makes usually cause parents and guardians to become worried. This condition can result in death if it is not treated.

Children also experience symptoms such as high fever and dysphagia. Drooling and hypoxia are also exhibited by children who have epiglottitis. Adults with this condition show similar symptoms.

Epiglottitis- Drooling is Dangerous

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Children with epiglottitis may lean forward with their neck outstretched to minimize airway obstruction. The condition is treated with intubation, and intravenous antibiotics. The intubation should be done by trained personnel.

Epiglottitis in children is caused by Haemophilus type B infection in some cases. It is also caused by bacterial infection by Streptococcus and bacterial infection by Staphylococcus. Routine vaccines usually protect children from this condition but if you think your child is affected, get emergency medical help immediately.