Walker P J, Dwyer D E, Curotta J H
Westmead Hospital, NSW 2145.
Med J Aust. 1988 Mar 21;148(6):309-10. doi: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.1988.tb117841.x.
Adult epiglottitis is a disease that is well known to otolaryngologists, but is less commonly encountered in general medical practice. It is being recognized with increasing frequency, and in many respects is different from paediatric epiglottitis. Three patients with adult epiglottitis are described, with an emphasis on the variation in clinical presentation and the difficulty in diagnosis. The appropriate examinations and the management of the disease are discussed.
成人会厌炎是一种耳鼻喉科医生熟知的疾病，但在普通医疗实践中较少见。其发病率日益增加，且在许多方面与小儿会厌炎不同。本文描述了3例成人会厌炎患者，重点强调了临床表现的差异及诊断困难。并讨论了该病的适当检查及治疗方法。
