A 4-year-old child is brought to the emergency department wi…
A 4-year-old child is brought to the emergency department with rapid-onset fever, difficulty breathing, and a muffled voice. The parents report that the child refuses to lie down and is drooling excessively. On examination, the child appears anxious, sitting in a tripod position, and has inspiratory stridor. Acute epiglottitis is suspected. Which of the following are common signs and symptoms of acute epiglottitis in children? (Select all that apply)