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What Causes Epiglottis In Children?
I took my 2 year old to er today because when she opens her mouth you can see her epiglottis. Dr. said it was something else but she had fever 2 weeks ago and now a cough that will not go away. Is this normal to see it when they open their mouth? I am very worried it is visible
Tue, 26 May 2015
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Epiglottis is a flap of cartilage behind the root of the tongue, which is depressed during swallowing to cover the opening of the windpipe. Its present in all the normal people. So don't worry.
In my opinion, your child probably has pharyngitis. You may give her Benadryl cough formula for relief of cough. She will be fine.
For any further questions, do contact us.
Welcome to the HCM
Epiglottis is a flap of cartilage behind the root of the tongue, which is depressed during swallowing to cover the opening of the windpipe. Its present in all the normal people. So don't worry.
In my opinion, your child probably has pharyngitis. You may give her Benadryl cough formula for relief of cough. She will be fine.
For any further questions, do contact us.
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