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Ludwig's angina
Ludwig's is a type of severe involving the floor of the mouth and is often caused by sources. Early in the , the floor of the mouth raises due to swelling, leading to difficulty swallowing saliva. As a result, patients may present with drooling and difficulty speaking. As the condition worsens, the may be compromised and hardening of the spaces on both sides of the tongue may develop. Overall, this condition has a rapid onset over a few hours.
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Symptoms — what it feels like
- ·Fever, pain, a raised tongue, trouble swallowing, neck swelling
How it's found
- ·Based on symptoms and examination, CT scan
Treatment
- ·, , endotracheal ,
Complications
- · compromise
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