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Adult supraglottitis. A prospective analysis.

J Shapiro1, R D Eavey, A S Baker

  • 1Department of Otology and Laryngology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston.

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Adult supraglottitis, often mislabeled epiglottitis, is not caused by Haemophilus influenzae type b and typically has a less severe clinical course than the pediatric version.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pediatric Medicine

Background:

  • Pediatric epiglottitis, caused by Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), is a severe infection.
  • Adult supraglottitis is poorly understood.
  • The term 'epiglottitis' may inaccurately describe the adult condition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the cause and clinical presentation of adult supraglottitis.
  • To determine if Haemophilus influenzae type b is implicated in adult cases.
  • To compare the clinical course of adult supraglottitis to pediatric epiglottitis.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective evaluation of eight adult patients hospitalized with supraglottitis over ten months.
  • Daily laryngeal examinations.

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  • Bacterial cultures from blood, nasopharynx, oropharynx, vallecula, and preepiglottic space.

    • Main Results:

    • The epiglottis was not always the most inflamed area; it was normal in one patient.
    • Haemophilus influenzae was not detected in any patient.
    • No patients experienced respiratory compromise.

    Conclusions:

    • The term 'epiglottitis' is inaccurate for this adult disorder.
    • Adult supraglottitis is often not caused by H. influenzae.
    • This non-Hib adult supraglottitis appears to have a less severe course than pediatric epiglottitis.