LARYNGITIS EPIGLOTTITIS Presented by Michelle Aguilar Marissa Aguilera

LARYNGITIS & EPIGLOTTITIS Presented by: Michelle Aguilar, Marissa Aguilera & Jacqueline Romo Period#8

What is it? Epiglottitis is a lower Laryngitis is a lower respiratory infection which respiratory infection that causes inflammation on the creates minor inflammation small cartilage which covers of the larynx and the you windpipe, blocking surrounding tissues airflow into lungs.

Etiology Laryngitis Causative agents: rhinoviruses. Gram negative Common causes are the common cold & the flu. Epiglottitis Causative agents: Haemophilus influenza (Hib) and streptococci Gram negative Causes are bacterial infection strains such as You can also get it from the streptococcus, overuse of your voice, pneumococcus, irritation from allergies, or if staphylococcus and the vocal cords become Epiglottitis Gram Stain klebsiella. infected and swell.

Epidemiology Laryngitis Epiglottitis It is most common amongst males and any age between 18 -40 years of age. Commonly seen amongst 2 -7 year olds, particularly the males. It is most common in the early spring Not very common in the U. S. May get it at any age There is 1 case per 100, 000 people per year.

Mode of Transmission Laryngitis itself is not transmitted, but the viruses that often cause laryngitis can be passed from person to person or by aerosol droplets. Epiglottitis Spreads through inflected water droplets that are coughed or sneezed into the air.

Symptoms Laryngitis Symptoms of laryngitis include: hoarseness dry or sore throat coughing trouble swallowing Epiglottitis Symptoms of epiglottitis include: sore throat hoarseness high fever trouble swallowing shortness of breath wheezing drooling

Diagnostic Tests Laryngitis The diagnosis is made at doctors office by examination. This brief examination will include looking for lumps and inflammation in the throat. Diagnosis includes several Epiglottitis tests such as Throat examinations chest or neck x-ray throat culture and blood tests pulse oximeter

Treatment for Laryngitis inflammation & are used inly Acute laryngitis gets better when there’s an urgent need to on its own within in about a treat laryngitis (like to sing, week give a speech) For chronic laryngitis, it A couple of home remedies targets the underlying cause include like heartburn, smoking, or Breathe moist air excessive use of alcohol. Rest your voice Medication such as Drink lots of fluids antibiotics or corticosteroids Moisten your throat are commonly used. Avoid decongestants Antibiotics wont help because laryngitis is viral not bacterial. Corticosteroids help reduce Normal Vocal Cords Acute Laryngitis

Treatment for Epiglottitis 1 st make sure you can breathe Wearing a mask Breathing tube in the windpipe through the mouth/nose Inserting a needle into the trachea Treating the infection involves intravenous antibiotics after you get enough air Broad-spectrum antibiotics for quick treatment rather than waiting for blood results More targeted antibiotics depending the cause for the epiglottitis.

Prevention Laryngitis Epiglottitis Prevent dryness or irritation Hib vaccine (Haemophilus of vocal cords influenza) is the effective way to prevent epiglottitis Don’t smoke Received in 3 -4 doses Limit alcohol & caffeine (2 months , 4 m, 6 m[if given in 4 doses] and 12 -15 months. Drink lots of water CDC recommend vaccinate Avoid clearing your throat Does more harm by causing abnormal vibration of vocal cords & swelling people whose immune systems are weakened by HIV/AIDS, chemotherapy, spleen removed, & sickle cell disease. Avoid upper respiratory infection with good hygiene Don’t share personal items Wash hands

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