Acute epiglottitis is an acute inflammation of the epiglottis (epiglottis) and supraglottis that can lead to tracheal obstruction, suffocation, and death if not treated promptly and is considered an emergency in ENT.

The changing of seasons is the ideal time for infectious diseases to break out, the most prominent and dangerous of which is probably purulent meningitis, especially caused by Haemophilus influenzae group B. Purulent meningitis in children has silent symptoms, often progresses severely and is easily spread. Therefore, it is necessary to detect and treat children early to avoid dangerous complications.