A 3-year-old child presented with 12 hours of difficulty swallowing and drooling, has a history of 1 day with fever and sore throat. On examination, the child looked ill, opened hi... A 3-year-old child presented with 12 hours of difficulty swallowing and drooling, has a history of 1 day with fever and sore throat. On examination, the child looked ill, opened his mouth, and was in a sitting position. What is the likely diagnosis?
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The question is asking to identify the likely diagnosis for a 3-year-old child presenting with certain symptoms such as difficulty swallowing, drooling, fever, and a specific sitting position. The context suggests a medical differential diagnosis.
Answer
Acute epiglottitis
The likely diagnosis is acute epiglottitis.
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The likely diagnosis is acute epiglottitis.
More Information
Acute epiglottitis is a life-threatening condition that can cause sudden swelling of the epiglottis, leading to airway obstruction. It is characterized by drooling, difficulty swallowing, and a preference for sitting upright to ease breathing.
Sources
- Epiglottitis - NHS - nhs.uk
- Approach to Fever and Drooling in Infants and Toddlers - jucm.com
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