How to treat acute epiglottitis?

Acute epiglottitis can be treated by general treatment, medication (e.g. ceftriaxone sodium, etc.) and surgery (e.g. tracheotomy, etc.). 1. General treatment: pay attention to observe the respiratory condition, keep the airway open. Light diet, can eat fluids or semi-fluids, can not eat the need for intravenous supplementation of nutrition. 2. Drugs: antibiotics can be used as prescribed by the doctor, such as ceftriaxone sodium, in order to control the infected lesions. As well as the application of glucocorticoid drug therapy under the guidance of the doctor, such as systemic use of dexamethasone, prednisone, etc., with anti-inflammatory, decongestive and other effects. 3. Surgery: When a local abscess is formed, surgical treatment of abscess incision and drainage can be performed to remove the pus. Tracheotomy is suitable for the treatment of laryngeal obstruction to keep the patient’s airway open. Patients with acute epiglottitis need to go to the hospital in time, follow the doctor’s instructions for standardized medication and treatment, and avoid self-medication.