Epiglottitis is inflammation of the epiglottis. It can result from an infection or other cause, such as physical trauma. A severely swollen epiglottis can block the airway, causing severe breathing ...

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Epiglottitis is inflammation and swelling of the epiglottis. The epiglottis lies just behind the root of the tongue at the back of the mouth. The epiglottis is a leaf-shaped flap of cartilage tissue.