Acute Upper Airway Obstruction Acute upper airway obstruction is a sudden blockage of the windpipe which interrupts normal breathing. Acute upper airway obstruction is usually caused by one of the following four conditions: a small object such as a peanut, marble or piece of meat caught in the airway
Epiglottitis Conditions Epiglottitis is an inflammation of the epiglottis, which is part of the voice box in the throat.
The Epiglottis The epiglottis is the cartilaginous structure hanging over the entrance to the larynx and covering the vocal cords. Its function is to keep food from passing into the larynx and trachea .
What is epiglottitis? Epiglottitis is an acute life-threatening bacterial infection that results in swelling and inflammation of the epiglottis.
