What Is Epiglottitis?
7. Risk Factors
Epiglottitis can happen in anybody, but some people are more at risk than others are. One factor is not being vaccinated, which is so often the case in people in developing areas of the world. It is also important to ensure that people remain up to date with their vaccinations.
The condition is also more likely to affect males than females. Even when people are exposed to pathogens that can cause the condition, our immune systems are usually able to protect us still. This may not be the case in people with a weakened immune system, however, so these people are at a higher risk also.
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