Author Question: What modality is believed to be the cause of a decrease in the reported incidence of epiglottitis ... (Read 25 times)

rl · **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

wfdfwc23 · **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.