Inflammatory Airway Disease Flashcards
1
Q
Which airway region is affected in croup syndrome with infants/children?
A
Subglottic area
2
Q
What is stridor?
A
High pitched adventitious sound produced by turbulent flow of respiratory gases through segmental airway narrowing
3
Q
What is croup?
A
Generalized term referring to infections of upper respiratory tract with characteristic cough, inspiratory stridor, and possible respiratory distress
4
Q
What are the 5 components of the Westley Croup Score?
A
1) Cyanosis
2) Level of Consciousness
3) Stridor
4) Air Entry
5) Retractions
5
Q
What airway anomaly is associated with Arnold-chiari malformation?
A
Vocal Cord Paralysis
