What Is Epiglottitis?
10. Treatment
If you suspect somebody has epiglottitis, it is paramount that you get them medical assistance immediately. The same goes if a person is having severe breathing difficulties for any other reason. The most important thing is to ensure that the patient is able to breathe, and you can help with this by ensuring the patient can sit upright.
Once the patient has medical assistance, the next step is to ensure they have oxygen. Emergency measures may be taken to help ensure that air is able to flow in and out of the lungs. Once the patient is able to breathe, it will be necessary for the experts to begin treating the underlying cause.
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