Acute epiglottitis usually manifests as edema and exudation of epiglottis, which affects airway patency. Under the premise of active standardized treatment, it usually takes 7~10 days to recover, and the specific recovery time is related to the severity of inflammation, treatment and the patient’s own recovery status. Acute epiglottitis is mostly caused by infection, allergy and stimulation of physical and chemical factors, acute inflammation can be gradually improved in 3~5 days after standardized treatment; part of the seriousness of the disease, the patient’s treatment is not timely and the patient’s physical condition deviation, the recovery time will be prolonged, most of them will be prolonged to 7~10 days, and there will be a difference between individuals. Acute epiglottitis should be treated in time, bacterial infections need to standardize the application of antibiotics, such as cephalosporin, β-lactam; in addition, we should pay attention to drinking water in moderation, pay attention to light diet. If you feel discomfort in the throat, you need to consult a doctor in a timely manner, and after a clear diagnosis, you need to standardize the treatment under the guidance of the clinician to prevent asphyxia.