A 36-year-old man presents with fever, stridor and severe sore throat. He is sitting forward, drooling, and voice is muffled. SpO2 is 94% on room

Question

A 36-year-old man presents with fever, stridor and severe sore throat. He is sitting forward, drooling, and voice is muffled. SpO2 is 94% on room air, RR is 24, and oral examination is limited because he cannot tolerate it. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Adult epiglottitis

Answer

Foreign body in the oesophagus

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Panic attack

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Viral pharyngitis

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Peritonsillar abscess without airway risk

Adult epiglottitis — RCPSC EM MCQ

A 36-year-old man presents with fever, stridor and severe sore throat. He is sitting forward, drooling, and voice is muffled. SpO2 is 94% on room air, RR is 24, and oral examination is limited because he cannot tolerate it. What is the most likely diagnosis?