Epidemiology, presentation, management and outcomes of patients with acute epiglottitis - A 10-year retrospective study based on a tertiary hospital in northern China DOI Creative Commons
Zhitao Fan, Tong Qiao, Sufang Shi

et al.

European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Oct. 21, 2024

This study aimed to explore the new clinical characteristics and trends of acute epiglottitis (AE) in northern China. A retrospective, observational was conducted on patients diagnosed with AE between January 2014 December 2023 at a single-center medical institution The profiles were investigated. encompassed 366 (M: F = 1.79:1). average age 47.31 ± 13.18 years, 33.4% had comorbidities. Common initial symptoms: sore throat (93.17%), dysphagia (48.09%), fever (10.65%). Dyspnea reported 14.48%. incidence rose annually over decade, mild seasonal variations. Laryngoscopy remains primary means confirming AE. Almost all received intravenous antibiotic therapy, 98% them also treated corticosteroids. Emergency airway intervention needed 2.73% (cricothyroidotomy: 0.54%; tracheotomy: 2.19%). Among patients, 353 (96.44%) good prognosis, 1 death (0.27%) from cardiopulmonary arrest during tracheotomy, anoxic encephalopathy after tracheotomy emergency room due intubation failure. rate is rise. Even if rarely required, clinicians must maintain high degree vigilance conduct early identification risk factors emergencies that could progress severe cases into life-threatening. Furthermore, development safe efficacious management strategies crucial prevent catastrophic complications safeguard patient lives.

Language: Английский

The silent reservoir? SARS-CoV-2 detection in the middle ear effusion of patients with Otitis media with effusion after omicron infection DOI

Chengzhou Han,

Huifang Wang,

Ying Wang

et al.

American Journal of Otolaryngology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 45(3), P. 104229 - 104229

Published: Feb. 23, 2024

Language: Английский

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Bilateral Peritonsillar Abscesses Subsequent to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): A Case Report DOI Open Access
Hisataka Ominato, Takumi Kumai, Ryo Ota

et al.

Cureus, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 5, 2025

Superinfections with various bacteria exacerbate the symptoms of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Bilateral peritonsillar abscesses are rare and could be fatal, their occurrence after COVID-19 has not been reported. A 20-year-old woman visited our hospital a sore throat. The patient was diagnosed infection, no tonsillitis or abscess. Five days later, she returned to department because deterioration bilateral admitted for abscess drainage antibiotics, which relieved her in seven days. Although throat is common symptom COVID-19, clinicians should aware possibility other upper airway diseases, including abscess, during treatment.

Language: Английский

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Clinical manifestations and outcomes of otitis media with effusion in adult patients following Omicron infection in China DOI Creative Commons
Xiangming Meng, Ying Wang,

Chengzhou Han

et al.

Biomolecules and Biomedicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(4), P. 1028 - 1034

Published: March 17, 2024

Within the constantly changing landscape of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, emergence new variants introduces novel clinical challenges, necessitating acquisition updated insights into their impacts on various health conditions. This study investigates features and therapeutic outcomes otitis media with effusion (OME) in adults following infection Omicron variant COVID-19, context China ending its “Zero-COVID-19” policy. Conducted as a multicenter, retrospective analysis at two medical institutions Eastern from December 2022 to February 2023, included patients confirmed who were diagnosed OME within months, adhering guidelines American Academy Otolaryngology-Head Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF). Data demographics, time manifestation, associated symptoms, treatment collected. Among 68 (73 affected ears) post-Omicron infection, common symptoms cough nasal obstruction (69.1%). All reported ear fullness, 86.8% experiencing hearing loss. Tympanic bullae observed 72.6% during otoscopy, most tympanometry results showed B-type tympanogram (80.0%). An integrated strategy led an 83.6% cure rate, although 8.2% experienced relapse 2–3 months. Our findings highlight prevalent complication COVID-19 underscoring necessity for further investigation complexities. While approach proved effective, post-treatment recurrence rate underscores importance ongoing monitoring signals urgent need more comprehensive research.

Language: Английский

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Rising Incidence of Acute Epiglottitis in Eastern China: An Eight-Year Retrospective Study and Its Association with the 24 Solar Terms DOI Creative Commons
Feng Lu, Yangyang Wang, Fangyu Miao

et al.

International Journal of General Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: Volume 17, P. 1665 - 1676

Published: April 1, 2024

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the clinical characteristics of acute epiglottitis (AE) patients in East China and examine correlation between incidence AE 24 solar terms (24 STs). Methods: A retrospective, observational was conducted on diagnosed with January 2014 December 2021 at a single-center medical institution China. The their STs were investigated. Results: total 287 included this study, among which there 179 males (62.37%) 108 females (37.63%), mean age 47.79 ± 13.83 years (range 16– 87 years). Of these patients, 100 (34.84%) had least one comorbidity most common comorbidities hypertension, smoking type 2 diabetes. duration hospitalization 3 days (IQR, 1– 16 days). All except for who required tracheal intubation, cured intravenous antibiotic administration combined use corticosteroids. showed significant fluctuations highest number cases occurred during Summer solstice cases, 8.36%). Conclusion: seen increase annually study. main features are sore throat, dysphagia, odynophagia fever, may be accompanied by inflammation surrounding areas. clear exists within STs, notably peak observed solstice, approximately corresponds June 21 July 7 Gregorian calendar. Keywords: epiglottitis, terms, seasonal variations, incidence, summer

Language: Английский

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Successful management of acute epiglottitis-induced parapharyngeal space infection with emphysema DOI Creative Commons
Xiangming Meng, Jing Yue, Qingbo Wen

et al.

Asian Journal of Surgery, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: June 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Epidemiology, presentation, management and outcomes of patients with acute epiglottitis - A 10-year retrospective study based on a tertiary hospital in northern China DOI Creative Commons
Zhitao Fan, Tong Qiao, Sufang Shi

et al.

European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Oct. 21, 2024

This study aimed to explore the new clinical characteristics and trends of acute epiglottitis (AE) in northern China. A retrospective, observational was conducted on patients diagnosed with AE between January 2014 December 2023 at a single-center medical institution The profiles were investigated. encompassed 366 (M: F = 1.79:1). average age 47.31 ± 13.18 years, 33.4% had comorbidities. Common initial symptoms: sore throat (93.17%), dysphagia (48.09%), fever (10.65%). Dyspnea reported 14.48%. incidence rose annually over decade, mild seasonal variations. Laryngoscopy remains primary means confirming AE. Almost all received intravenous antibiotic therapy, 98% them also treated corticosteroids. Emergency airway intervention needed 2.73% (cricothyroidotomy: 0.54%; tracheotomy: 2.19%). Among patients, 353 (96.44%) good prognosis, 1 death (0.27%) from cardiopulmonary arrest during tracheotomy, anoxic encephalopathy after tracheotomy emergency room due intubation failure. rate is rise. Even if rarely required, clinicians must maintain high degree vigilance conduct early identification risk factors emergencies that could progress severe cases into life-threatening. Furthermore, development safe efficacious management strategies crucial prevent catastrophic complications safeguard patient lives.

Language: Английский

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