HSC 4553 (HSC4553)

HSC 4553 Epiglottitis & allergic rhinitis Epiglottitis A 5-year-old child is brought to the emergency department by his mother. The mother tells you that, for the past 24 hours, the child has been “talking strangely” and drooling. He has had no appetite and has not been drinking. 1. On the basis of this history, what is the diagnosis of major concern? a. viral pneumonia b. acute epiglottitis c. bronchiolitis d. croup e. bacterial pneumonia 2. Since the onset of widespread vaccinat...