<p>The epiglottis is a flap of cartilage that covers the entrance to our airway when we swallow food. Inflammation of the epiglottis can close off the airway entirely.</p>

The epiglottis is a flap of cartilage that covers the entrance to our airway when we swallow food. Inflammation of the epiglottis can close off the airway entirely.

Epiglottitis (AIR RAID)

By Jon Haws RN: Critical Care Nurse NCLEX Educator

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By Jon Haws RN: Critical Care Nurse NCLEX Educator Download for FREE today - our Special Mnemonics Cheatsheet - so you can be SURE that you have that Must Know information down: bit.ly/nursing-memory Quick . . . list all the signs and symptoms of Appendicitis! Are you sweating a bit? Nervous? We have your back. In this series, we give you over 80 different mnemonics to keep ALL the essential info in mind exactly when you need it! From hypernatremia to intrauterine devices we cover a variety of topics to help you remember all the need-to-know nursing info! Download our beautiful Mnemonics Cheatsheet for FREE today: bit.ly/nursing-memory

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