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George Washington, the United States’ first president, 2 yr after leaving office on December 13, 1799, was reported to have “a cold” and mild hoarseness. The next morning, around 2:00 AM, he had difficulty breathing. By 6:00 AM, he was febrile, had throat pain, and experienced respiratory distress. Three physicians were called to his side and tried various remedies, all without success.1 Washington died at 10:20 PM, likely due to bacterial epiglottitis. If he had lived and received care 200 yr later, the outcome might have been different. | |||
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Historical perspective
George Washington, the United States’ first president, 2 yr after leaving office on December 13, 1799, was reported to have “a cold” and mild hoarseness. The next morning, around 2:00 AM, he had difficulty breathing. By 6:00 AM, he was febrile, had throat pain, and experienced respiratory distress. Three physicians were called to his side and tried various remedies, all without success.1 Washington died at 10:20 PM, likely due to bacterial epiglottitis. If he had lived and received care 200 yr later, the outcome might have been different.