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It is relatively rare, but due to its severe, often life-threatening course, it requires prompt and effective treatment. Mainly children 2–6 years of age are ill.
The bacteria Haemophilus influenzae, streptococcus, and less often pneumococcus are most often responsible for the disease. The rapid build-up of the inflammatory edema creates the risk of complete obstruction of the respiratory tract and is an immediate life-threatening condition.
The course of the disease is very fast and electrifying.
symptoms
They most often occur at night, which adds extra stress. The child has a high fever, significant shortness of breath – most often he takes a sitting position with a forward leaning, open mouth, drooling (swallowing impairment). There is hoarseness, slurred speech until the voice is completely lost, and there is an inhalation whistle – a high-pitched crowing sound when you inhale. Due to the threat to the child’s life, this condition should be professionally assessed by a doctor as soon as possible.
A vaccine against Haemophilus influenzae is currently available.
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