Video - Bacterial epiglottitis

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Video Summary
Bacterial epiglottitis is a rare, vaccine-preventable, life-threatening form of epiglottitis caused by bacteria, usually, Haemophilus influenzae type B. Symptoms typically include fever, sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and difficulty in breathing in case the airway becomes obstructed by the inflamed epiglottis. The epiglottis is a flap of cartilage at the back of the throat that helps to keep food from entering the airways. In bacterial epiglottitis, the epiglottis becomes infected and swells, blocking the airway.