Disorders Of The Upper Resiratory Tract

Question 1

The common cold.

Answer 1

Coryza

Question 2

Acute viral infection of early childhood, marked by stridor caused by spasms of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi.

Answer 2

Croup

Question 3

Deflection of the nasal septum that may obstruct the nasal passages, resulting in infection, sinusitis, SOB, headache, or recurring epistaxis.

Answer 3

Deviated septum

Question 4

Inflammation of the epiglottis.

Answer 4

Epiglottitis

Question 5

Inflammation of the voice box.

Answer 5

Laryngitis

Question 6

A temporary lack of breathing that occurs during sleep when the posterior pharynx relaxes and covers the trachea.

Answer 6

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)

Question 7

Inflammation or infection of the pharynx, usually causing symptoms of a sore throat.

Answer 7

Pharyngitis

Question 8

Small, tumorlike growth that projects from a mucous membrane surface, including the inside of the nose, the paranasal sinuses, and the vocal cords.

Answer 8

Nasal and vocal cord Polyp

Question 9

Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nose.

Answer 9

Rhinitis

Question 10

Abnormal condition of fungus in the nose.

Answer 10

Rhinomycosis

Question 11

Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nose and eustachian tubes.

Answer 11

Rhinosalpingitis

Question 12

Inflammation of one or more of the paranasal sinuses.

Answer 12

Sinusitis

Question 13

Softening of the tissues of the trachea.

Answer 13

Tracheomalacia

Question 14

Narrowing of the windpipe.

Answer 14

Tracheostenosis

Question 15

Inflammation and/or infection of structures of the upper respiratory tract.

Answer 15

Upper respiratory infection (URI)