Epiglottitis
Disease Information
Tests
How does a doctor know that it's epiglottitis?
Because of the severity of the disease and the need for immediate care, the diagnosis is usually made on physical appearance and a thorough medical history. If epiglottitis is suspected, your child will immediately be transferred to the hospital.
At the hospital, the following tests may be performed to confirm the diagnosis:
- x-ray of the neck
- blood tests
- visualization of the airway
