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What treatment exists for patients with epiglottitis?
With treatment (including the establishment of an artificial airway), only about 1% of children with epiglottitis die. Without the artificial airway, this figure jumps to 6%. Most patients recover form the infection, and can have.
In What About Bob Bob is diagnosed as having this disorder?
Bob is diagnosed with multiple phobias and dependent personality disorder in the movie "What About Bob."
What percentage of individuals who have been diagnosed with a major depressive disorder will also develop bipolar disorder?
Approximately 10-15% of individuals diagnosed with major depressive disorder will go on to develop bipolar disorder.
What is Oftentimes criminals are diagnosed with?
Antisocial personality disorder is often diagnosed in criminals, characterized by a disregard for societal norms, deceitfulness, impulsivity, irritability, and lack of remorse. It is not to say that all criminals have this disorder, but it is more commonly seen in this population.
How many cases of leukemia were diagnosed?
I do not have real-time data on the number of leukemia cases diagnosed. It is best to refer to a reliable source such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or the World Health Organization for the most up-to-date information on leukemia diagnoses.
How is croup diagnosed?
When the symptoms appear to be severe, or the history suggests it, x rays may be taken to rule out epiglottitis (infection of the epiglottis) or aspiration of a foreign body
What is the medical term meaning inflammation of the epiglottis?
Epiglottitis is inflammation of the epiglottis.
What are the characteristics of epiglottitis?
Because the epiglottis may swell considerably, there is a danger that the airway will be blocked off by the very structure designed to protect it. Air is then unable to reach the lungs. Without intervention, epiglottitis has the potential to be fatal.
What are the symptoms of epiglottitis?
A patient with epiglottitis typically experiences a sudden fever, and begins having severe throat and neck pain. Because the swollen epiglottis interferes significantly with air movement, every breath creates a loud, harsh.
Did somebody assassinate George Washington and who?
no, he was not assassinated, he died of either acute epiglottitis or quinsy
Did George Washington die from a gun shot?
No. Washington died of complications during a bout of epiglottitis.
What prevention methods are there to avoid epiglottitis?
Prevention involves the use of a vaccine against H. influenzae type b (called the Hib vaccine). It is given to babies at two, four, six, and 15 months. Use of this vaccine has made epiglottitis a very rare occurrence.
What is the prognosis for untreated hemophilus infections?
Untreated hemophilus infections--particularly meningitis, sepsis, and epiglottitis--have a high mortality rate.
What life threatening condition could the child or infant be experiencing when the child or infant looks panicked and cannot cough speak or breathe?
* Choking * Stridor * Epiglottitis
How do you spell diagnosed?
That is the correct spelling of the word "diagnosed".
Is bipolar over-diagnosed?
probably under-diagnosed.
What does diagnosed?
Diagnosed means that you find a cure for something.
