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The Netherlands journal of medicine 56 (5): 190-2 (2000)
Acute epiglottitis as a cause of airway obstruction in an adult patient.
S P Kuppens
,
J van de Wetering
,
E C Boerma
ABSTRACT
Epiglottitis in adults is a dangerous infectious disease with a rising incidence and potential fatal complications as illustrated in this case report. Like in children, skilled and aggressive airway protection with appropriate antibiotic therapy have been effective in reducing mortality.