Adult acute epiglottitis
Acute epiglottitis is a disease of rapid onset and progression of symptoms and has been well described in children. The importance of being aware of this diagnosis is to prevent an acute upper airway obstruction that can be potentially fatal. Here we describe two cases of adult acute epiglottitis wh...
Main Authors: | Arumainathan, Usha Devi, Siow, S. C., Subha, Sethu Thakachy |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
Malaysian Medical Association
2002
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Online Access: | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/12949/1/Adult%20acute%20epiglottitis.pdf |
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