Visible Epiglottis. I have epiglotitis!

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The epiglottis is a normal structure and may be visible even without swelling. You have epiglottis only if the epiglottis is red and swollen. An experienced eye is required to diagnose.

Hi, Seeing a flap-like structure behind the uvula can look scary, especially if Google shows alarming conditions. But in most cases, what you are seeing is the epiglottis, which can become more visible when your throat is inflamed. Epiglottitis is a rare but serious infection of the epiglottis. It causes severe symptoms such as: Very high fever Intense throat pain Difficulty or pain while swallowing Drooling (unable to swallow saliva) Noisy breathing or difficulty breathing Sitting leaning forward due to breathlessness Inability to speak properly If you can swallow, are breathing normally, and your voice is present, it is much more likely to be a simple viral throat infection, tonsillitis, or pharyngitis — not epiglottitis. When you have fever, cold, or infection: Throat tissue becomes swollen The back of the tongue pushes downward The epiglottis appears more visible This is common in children and teens, because their throat structures are smaller and more flexible. Your symptoms what they indicate: Sore throat Cold & fever Hoarseness of voice These are classic signs of viral upper respiratory infection, not epiglottitis. In epiglottitis, hoarseness is uncommon voice usually becomes muffled (like a frog voice) and swallowing becomes extremely painful. What you should do now: Drink warm water Gargle with warm salt water Avoid cold food/drinks Take steam inhalation Rest your voice Paracetamol if fever is high (as per dosage) Homeopathic medicines can reduce throat swelling, pain, and visibility of the epiglottis When to seek urgent care: Go to a hospital only if you develop: Difficulty breathing Inability to swallow saliva Drooling Severe throat pain Very high fever that is not settling Otherwise, your condition is likely simple and treatable. For expert guidance and safe homeopathic treatment You can visit our website and book a consultation: www.healthglobalclinics.com Regards (Health Global Homoeopathy Clinic — Dr. Jyoti Kadkol)

Yes... Its a confirmed case of epiglottitis. As you have fever, cold and voice hoarseness, its bacterial cause. Epiglottitis is due to spread of infection from tonsils. Epiglottis is visible means its inflammed. Take medicines or consult me now... This condition will be followed by dry cough.

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Hello It is adviced to consult doctors get it examined rather thn googling it.

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If you’re sure it is epiglottis and if it seems swollen and red then it is epiglottitis . But please do visit a local physician and confirm it. Possible cause would be bacterial or viral infections since you had experienced sore throat and fever.

Drink warm liquids to soothe your throat