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Acute Epiglottitis

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Acute epiglottitis (supraglottitis) is a rapidly progressive, life-threatening inflammation of the epiglottis and adjacent supraglottic structures that can cause sudden, complete upper-airway obstruction. It is a true ENT and paediatric emergency where airway comes before everything else — including investigation. For NEET PG it is a perennial favourite because of its sharp contrast with acute laryngotracheobronchiti

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