Infectious Acute Epiglotite: About 1 case in the Emergency Vital Service CHU- MOHAMED VI Marrakech

Abstract

Acute infectious epiglottitis in adults is a rare but serious condition. For a long time, this condition was considered an illness of children between 2 and 6 years old. It can be seen in adults but remains misdiagnosed to this day, due to its misleading and polymorphic symptomatology in adults [1]. Inspiratory dyspnea associated with stridor is key signs to guide the diagnosis. Laryngoscopy and nasofibroscopy allow us to confirm the diagnosis [10]. Acute epiglottitis is an infectious and respiratory emergency that can be life-threatening due to obstruction of the upper airways [1]. It requires rapid treatment, which may even involve a tracheal approach. Naso or oro tracheal intubation and/or tracheotomy are emergency means used in severe acute epiglotitis. Antibiotic therapy also remains a therapeutic emergency and must be started early. We will report the observation of 1 case of a 46-year-old patient, admitted for acute inspiratory dyspnea of rapidly progressive onset, admitted to the Emergency vital Service of Chu Mohamed VI Marrakech.