Acute epiglottitis attack of the patient self-help method is to consult a doctor in time, in the doctor’s examination and clear diagnosis after standardizing the use of drugs and treatment. If the patient is temporarily unable to go to the hospital, then you can lie down and call 120, if equipped with oxygen, you can first inhale oxygen to relieve the patient’s symptoms.
In the course of treatment, antibiotics (e.g., cefixime, amoxicillin, etc.) should be used in sufficient quantities to fight infection, and glucocorticosteroids are commonly used for anti-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory treatment, such as prednisone and dexamethasone.
When patients with acute epiglottitis have difficulty breathing, the doctor will perform a tracheotomy to ensure that the patient can breathe smoothly and avoid the risk of asphyxiation.
Acute epiglottitis is one of the more dangerous emergencies in ENT. Patients with acute epiglottitis must not blindly wait or self-medicate, which can often lead to a dramatic worsening of symptoms and even risk breathing difficulties as well as as asphyxiation.