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rl

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on: Jul 16, 2018
What modality is believed to be the cause of a decrease in the reported incidence of epiglottitis over the past decade?
 
  a. Vaccine
  b. Better diet
  c. Improved epidemiology reporting
  d. Better quality of air

Question 2

Which of the following clinical findings is not typically seen in patients with epiglottitis?
 
  a. High fever
  b. Stridor
  c. Barking cough
  d. Drooling


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Evidence suggests that the incidence of epiglottitis is decreasing among children, probably be-cause of the use of vaccines.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The patient does not have a croupy bark but instead has a muffled voice.


rl

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Excellent

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Gracias!

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