The diagnosis of epiglottitis is aided by:
1) laying the patient down and observing the throat with a tongue blade.
2) visualization of the throat during tracheal intubation.
3) observing if the patient can swallow.
4) observing how the patient holds his/her tongue.

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Epiglottitis diagnosis is supported by visualization of the throat during tracheal intubation (2), observing if the patient can swallow (3), and noting the patient's tongue position, as difficulty swallowing or altered tongue position can indicate epiglottis swelling. Direct observation with a tongue blade (1) is generally avoided due to the risk of inducing airway obstruction.

The Diagnosis of Epiglottitis Is Aided By