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A epiglotite aguda é um tipo especial de inflamação laríngea, sendo caracterizada por edema local da mucosa da epiglote. A infecção por Haemophilus influenzae do tipo B é considerada um importante fator causal. Particularmente em crianças, a exacerbação rápida da dispneia pode ocorrer poucas horas após o início da doença. | |||
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Acute epiglottitis is a special type of laryngeal inflammation, being characterised with a local swelling of epiglottis mucosa. Haemophilus influenzae type B infection is considered an important causative factor. Particularly in children, rapid exacerbation of dyspnoea can occur a couple of hours after the onset of this disease. | |||
Revision as of 09:25, 13 August 2026
Acute epiglottitis is a special type of laryngeal inflammation, being characterised with a local swelling of epiglottis mucosa. Haemophilus influenzae type B infection is considered an important causative factor. Particularly in children, rapid exacerbation of dyspnoea can occur a couple of hours after the onset of this disease.
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| English | Acute epiglottitis |
Acute epiglottitis is a special type of laryngeal inflammation, being characterised with a local swelling of epiglottis mucosa. Haemophilus influenzae type B infection is considered an important causative factor. Particularly in children, rapid exacerbation of dyspnoea can occur a couple of hours after the onset of this disease. |
