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epiglottitis should be managed as if he or she has disease caused by H. influenzae
with risk of imminent airway compromise.
A retropharyngeal abscess is an infrequent cause of stridor. Patients more
commonly present with fever, limitation of neck movement, drooling, agitation,
or lethargy. Physical examination may reveal midline fullness of the oropharynx
and decreased neck extension.