What Is Ludwig's Angina?
10. Treatment
One of the first things that need to be done is to ensure the patient is able to breathe, which will often involve passing a breathing tube into the lungs. In more severe cases, a tracheotomy might be needed, which involves making an opening in the neck to allow air to pass through.
Antibiotics will also likely be needed to help fight the infection directly. Many patients will also need to have excess fluids drained away from the area of the infection. If there are underlying causes present such as a tooth infection, then these will also need to be treated.
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