A definitive diagnosis of acute<unk>  can be confirmed by direct inspection under laryngoscopy, although this may provoke airway obstruction. The epiglottis and the surrounding structures appear erythematous and swollen. Physical examination may include: tenderness of anterior neck, high temperature, increased respiratory rate in both children and adults, pharyngeal redness and cervical lymphadenopathy. In addition, patients with<unk>  may adapt the so called tripod posture with hyper-extension of the neck, chin pointing forward and trunk and arms leaning forward.
Epiglottitis physical examination
Adenoiditis physical examination
Rhinitis physical examination
Laryngitis physical examination
Pharyngitis physical examination
Rhinosinusitis physical examination
Laryngeal cancer physical examination
Tonsillitis physical examination