You are responding to a 6-year-old child with a fever and difficulty breathing.His mother reports that he was playing normally this morning but when he came in for lunch he had spiked a fever.Now,he is sitting up with his mouth open,drooling.Which of the following signs would point to epiglottitis?

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Painful swallowing is a key symptom of epiglottitis, a serious condition where the epiglottis swells, blocking airflow to the lungs. The child's posture (sitting up with mouth open) and drooling also support this diagnosis, as they indicate difficulty swallowing and breathing.

You Are Responding to a 6-Year-Old Child with a Fever