acute epiglottitis

Why Does My Epiglottis Hurt?

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Why Does My Epiglottis Hurt? Epiglottitis is an inflammation and swelling of the epiglottis. Usually caused by a bacterial infection, it can cause pain when swallowing, severe sore throat and difficulty breathing. Can epiglottitis heal itself? Most people with epiglottitis recover without problems. However, when epiglottitis is not diagnosed and treated early or properly, the

Can Your Epiglottis Swell?

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Can Your Epiglottis Swell? Can your epiglottis swell? Epiglottitis is inflammation and swelling of the epiglottis. It’s often caused by an infection, but can also sometimes happen as a result of a throat injury. The epiglottis is a flap of tissue that sits beneath the tongue at the back of the throat. How do you