What kind of medicine is most effective for epiglottitis

Acute epiglottitis, also known as acute supraglottic laryngitis, is a life-threatening serious infection that can lead to throat obstruction and suffocation. It can occur in adults and children all year round, and is common in winter and spring. The treatment includes: first, anti infection, systemic application of sufficient antibiotics and glucocorticoids, such as cephalosporins, dexamethasone, etc. Second, tracheotomy. If the effect is poor after treatment, the patient has difficulty breathing, and the breathing is difficult to improve after intravenous use of antibiotics or glucocorticoids, tracheotomy and symptomatic treatment should be carried out in a timely manner. The above health science knowledge is for reference only.