9.2 - Larynx Flashcards
1
Q
what is the most common cause of acute epiglottitis?
A
h. influenzae type B
2
Q
a child presents with high fever, sore throat, drooling with dysphagia, muffled voice, and inspiratory stridor
what is the diagnosis? what organism is responsible?
A
- acute epiglottitis
- HiB
3
Q
what is the cause of laryngotrachobronchitis (croup)?
A
parainfluenza virus
4
Q
a child presents with a hoarse, barking cough and inspiratory stridor
what is the diagnosis? what organism is responsible?
A
- laryngotracheobronchitis (croup)
- parainfluenza virus
5
Q
what is the cause of laryngeal papilloma?
A
HPV 6 and 11
