Epiglottitis
Epiglottitis ( 15 Questions)
The child is leaning forward and has a muffled voice.
Which statement is true regarding the demographics of epiglottitis?
Epiglottitis is not necessarily more common in females than in males. It can affect both genders equally.
While epiglottitis is more common in children, it primarily affects those between the ages of 2 and 8 years old, not just infants under 1 year old.
There is no significant evidence to suggest that epiglottitis is more prevalent in colder months. The occurrence of epiglottitis is not strictly related to seasonal changes.
Children between 2 and 8 years old are at higher risk of developing epiglottitis. This age group is more susceptible due to their smaller airways and less developed immune systems, making them prone to infections like epiglottitis.
Choice A rationale:
Epiglottitis is not necessarily more common in females than in males.
It can affect both genders equally.
Choice B rationale:
While epiglottitis is more common in children, it primarily affects those between the ages of 2 and 8 years old, not just infants under 1 year old.
Choice C rationale:
There is no significant evidence to suggest that epiglottitis is more prevalent in colder months.
The occurrence of epiglottitis is not strictly related to seasonal changes.
Choice D rationale:
Children between 2 and 8 years old are at higher risk of developing epiglottitis.
This age group is more susceptible due to their smaller airways and less developed immune systems, making them prone to infections like epiglottitis.