Mace S E
Am J Emerg Med. 1985 Nov;3(6):543-50. doi: 10.1016/0735-6757(85)90169-x.
Acute infectious epiglottitis, a serious life-threatening disease because of its potential for sudden upper airway obstruction, is most commonly seen in children, although it can occur in adults. Because acute epiglottitis is uncommon in adults, it is often misdiagnosed. Five cases are presented that demonstrate the clinical characteristics of adult epiglottitis. Knowledge of the symptoms and signs of the disease will lead to early diagnosis and appropriate management, thereby reducing morbidity and mortality rates.
急性感染性会厌炎是一种严重的危及生命的疾病，因其有可能突然导致上呼吸道梗阻，最常见于儿童，不过也可发生于成人。由于急性会厌炎在成人中并不常见，所以常常被误诊。本文介绍了5例成人会厌炎病例，展示了其临床特征。了解该疾病的症状和体征将有助于早期诊断和恰当治疗，从而降低发病率和死亡率。
