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ICD-11 code : CA06.1;

Preferred Label : Acute epiglottitis;

ICD-11 definition : Acute epiglottitis is a special type of laryngeal inflammation, being characterized with a local swelling of epiglottis mucosa. This disease is more common in children in western countries, but adult cases are more common in Japan. Haemophilus influenzae type B infection is considered an important causative factor. Particularly in children, rapid exacerbation of dyspnea can occur a couple of hours after the onset of this disease.;

ICD-11 synonym : acute epiglottitis and supraglottitis;

ICD-11 inclusion : Epiglottitis NOS; acute epiglottiditis; epiglottitis; epiglottiditis;

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Acute epiglottitis is a special type of laryngeal inflammation, being characterized with a local swelling of epiglottis mucosa. This disease is more common in children in western countries, but adult cases are more common in Japan. Haemophilus influenzae type B infection is considered an important causative factor. Particularly in children, rapid exacerbation of dyspnea can occur a couple of hours after the onset of this disease.

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18/06/2025


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