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Epiglottitis is a life-threatening inflammation of the epiglottis, which is the cartilage flap that covers the windpipe when swallowing. The swelling is typically caused by a bacterial infection, but may also be from injury. Treatment includes steroids, antibiotics, and breathing aids.
How do members experience epiglottitis?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with epiglottitis*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Epiglottitis is a life-threatening inflammation of the epiglottis, which is the cartilage flap that covers the windpipe when swallowing. The swelling is typically caused by a bacterial infection, but may also be from injury. Treatment includes steroids, antibiotics, and breathing aids.
Common symptoms reported by people with epiglottitis
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people for epiglottitis
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Compare treatments taken by people with epiglottitis
Let’s build this page together! When you share what it’s like to have epiglottitis through your profile, those stories and data appear here too.
Got a question about living with epiglottitis? Members in the forum might have the answers.