Paediatrics

Question 1

What is the main cause of Epiglottitis?

Answer 1

Haemophilus influenza type B

Question 1

Define Epiglottitis?

Answer 1

also known as supraglottitis
It is inflammation of the epiglottis and surrounding supraglottic structures

Question 2

What other organisms can cause Epiglottitis?

Answer 2

Streptococcus pneumonia
Group A streptococci
Staphylococcus aureus

Question 3

What age group is mainly affected by Acute epiglottis?

Answer 3

2-7 years
but most commonly in adults

Question 4

What are the common features of Acute epiglottis?

Answer 4

• sore throat
• odynophagia (pain when swallowing)
• drooling
• hot potato voice
• stridor (high pitched inspiratory noise)
• respiratory distress (tachypnea, tripod, accessory muscles)
• fever

Question 5

What sign is seen on x-ray in acute epiglottis?

Answer 5

thumb sign