A potentially life-threatening disease because the patient's airway can become completely obstructed, epiglottitis is usually caused by the bacterium

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Epiglottitis is an infection of the epiglottis and other soft tissues above the vocal cords. Infection of the epiglottis can lead to significant edema and inflammation. Most commonly, children between the ages of 2 and 6 are infected. These children typically present with fever, difficulty in swallowing because of pain, drooling, and respiratory obstruction with inspiratory stridor. Epiglottitis is a potentially life-threatening disease because the patient's airway can become completely obstructed if not treated.

A Potentially Life-Threatening Disease Because the Patient's Airway Can Become