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epiglottitis (medicine) and pole vault (sh)


epiglottitis (medicine)


epiglottitis
<pathology> Inflammation of the epiglottis due to a bacterial (haemophilus influenza) infection.

This serious, life-threatening infection is more common in children 2 to 7 years of age. The illness is typically of abrupt onset with stridor, sore throat, breathing difficulty, drooling and a high fever. A whispery diminished voice is also common.

Treatment involves airway protection and intravenous antibiotics.


pole vault (sh)




Track-and-field event consisting of a vault for height over a crossbar with the aid of a long pole.

It became a competitive sport in the mid-19th century and was included in the first modern Olympic Games. In competition, each vaulter is given three chances to clear a specific height. The bar is raised progressively until a winner emerges.