Question

An 18-month-old boy presents with his father for a cough and difficulty breathing. The father states that the child has had nasal congestion and coryza for the last two days. On exam, he has a barking cough, inspiratory stridor, and a prolonged inspiratory phase. Which of the following would you expect to see on radiographic evaluation

A. Edema of the epiglottis
B. Intraluminal membranes of the tracheal wall
C. Subglottic narrowing
D. Thickening of the retropharyngeal space

Answer 1

The answer is A. Edema of the epiglottis.

Step-by-step explanation:

This small patient who presents with a dog's cough, inspiratory stridor and a prolonged inspiratory phase with a history of nasal congestion and coryza, In the radiographic evaluation is an Edema of Epiglottis. Epiglottitis is characterized by edema and acute inflammation of the epiglottis and supraglottic tissues, with respiratory obstruction that, if not treated promptly, puts the life of the small patient at risk.