ear, nose, and throat disorders
Submandibular Space Infection
Symptoms of Submandibular Space Infection
People with a submandibular space infection have pain and tenderness under the tongue and/or under the jaw. The pain is worse with opening the mouth or swallowing. Fever and chills are common. Later, swelling worsens, which may cause drooling and noisy breathing. Once swelling occurs, blockage of the airway and death may occur within hours. 