<P> Inflammation of the epiglottis is known as epiglottitis . Epiglottitis is mainly caused by Haemophilus influenzae . A person with epiglottitis may have a fever , sore throat , difficulty swallowing , and difficulty breathing . For this reason , acute epiglottitis is considered a medical emergency , because of the risk of obstruction of the pharynx . Epiglottitis is often managed with antibiotics , racemic epinephrine ( a sympathomimetic bronchodilator that is delivered by aerosol ) , and may require tracheal intubation or a tracheostomy if breathing is difficult . Behind the root of the tongue is an epiglottic vallecula which is an important anatomical landmark in intubation . </P>
<P> Inflammation of the epiglottis is known as epiglottitis . Epiglottitis is mainly caused by Haemophilus influenzae . A person with epiglottitis may have a fever , sore throat , difficulty swallowing , and difficulty breathing . For this reason , acute epiglottitis is considered a medical emergency , because of the risk of obstruction of the pharynx . Epiglottitis is often managed with antibiotics , racemic epinephrine ( a sympathomimetic bronchodilator that is delivered by aerosol ) , and may require tracheal intubation or a tracheostomy if breathing is difficult . Behind the root of the tongue is an epiglottic vallecula which is an important anatomical landmark in intubation . </P>
inflammation of the structure covering the entrance to the larynx
inflammation of the structure covering the entrance to the larynx
epiglottitis
epiglottitis