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Expected Course and Sequelae of Acute Infectious Upper-Airway Obstruction
| Viral Laryngotracheitis | Supraglottitis, Epiglottitis | Bacterial Tracheitis | Retropharyngeal Abscess | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial airway (% of cases) | <20 | >90 | >75 | ≥75 |
| Median intubation period | 4 days | 2 days | 6 days | 2 days |
| Airway occlusion after intubation | Rare | No | Yes | No |
| Death during hospitalization | No | No | Yes | No |
| Airway sequelae (% of cases) | <3 | Rare | <3 | No |
