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By Mayo Clinic staffEpiglottitis caused by Hib infection usually begins with a fever and severe sore throat. Symptoms of epiglottitis may develop within a matter of hours, including:
- Fever
- Severe sore throat
- Difficult and painful swallowing
- Drooling due to severe pain when swallowing
- A muffled or hoarse voice
- Harsh, raspy breathing
- Difficulty breathing
- Blue skin or lips