Extra Resp Flashcards
1
Q
Bronchiolitis
A
Most common cause of severe respiratory tract infection in children under 1.
Caused by Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) (75-80%).
Coryzal symptoms w/ feeding diffculities.
2
Q
Hoarseness caused by suppression of
A
Recurrent laryngeal nerve.
Found in Pancoast tumors.
3
Q
Purulent sputum
why?
A
Myeloperoxidase released from neutrophils.
Pro inflammatory - granules released catalyzing formation of reactive oxygen intermediates (anti-microbial).
