A patient has severe swelling of the leaf-shaped flap that helps to prevent food from entering the lower respiratory system. Knowing that the suffix "itis" refers to inflammation, which one of the following conditions is the patient suffering from?

A) Epiglottitis
B) Tracheitis
C) Pharyngitis
D) Bronchitis

A

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