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epiglottitis should be managed as if he or she has disease caused by H influenzae with risk of imminent airway compromise A retropharyngeal abscess is an infrequent cause of stridor Patients more commonly present with fever, limitation of neck movement, drooling, agitation, or lethargy Physical examination may reveal midline fullness of the oropharynx and decreased neck extension