ge, which is normally stationary around the voicebox, is continually lifted, causing the "bobbing" motion (Bodanis 1984). Epiglottitis is a disorder caused by inflammation of the cartilage that covers the windpipe. Epiglottitis affects one out of 10,000 people. The incidence has been decreasing since the inclusion of HiB as a routine childhood immunization. It is most common in children between 2 and 6 years old and is usually caused by the bacterium Hemophilus influenzae, although it may be caused by other bacteria or viruses. It results in the rapid swelling of the epiglottis and can obstruct breathing. Immuno-suppression can predispose adults to epiglottitis.
             Epiglottitis is a life threatening disease. It begins
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