Acute epiglottitis Severe inflammation of the epiglottis, which may cause respiratory obstruction, especially in children; frequently due to infection by Haemophilus influenzae type b. Syn: epiglottiditis. Medications (drug generics) used in Acute epiglottitis Primary Drugs Chloramphenicol Secondary Drugs Contra Drugs
Acute epiglottitis Severe inflammation of the epiglottis, which may cause respiratory obstruction, especially in children; frequently due to infection by Haemophilus influenzae type b. Syn: epiglottiditis. Medications (drug generics) used in Acute epiglottitis Primary Drugs Chloramphenicol Secondary Drugs Contra Drugs