What are the 4 Ds of epiglottitis?

What are the 4 Ds of epiglottitis?

Healthcare providers sometimes refer to the most common epiglottitis symptoms as “the four Ds”:

1. Dysphagia: Difficulty swallowing.
2. Dysphonia: Hoarseness or an abnormal voice.
3. Drooling: When saliva flows out of your mouth involuntarily.
4. Distress: Difficulty breathing or lack of oxygen.