LESSON 25 Flashcards
1
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A ‘congenital obstruction of the posterior nares’ by an obstructing membrane or bony growth
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Choanal Atresia
2
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Infection and inflammation of the ‘throat’
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Pharyngitis
3
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‘Absence can form in the lymph nodes’ and may constitute a medical emergency as it may impact the airway
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Retropharyngeal abscess
4
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An ‘infants laryngeal structure is weaker than the normal’ and collapses more than usual on isnpiration
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Congenital Larygomalacia / Tracheomalacia
5
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Inflammation of the larynx, trachea, and major bronchi
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Croup
6
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The flap cartilage that covers the opening to larynx to keep out food and fluid during swallowing
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Epiglottis
7
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Inhalation of a foreign object aspirates such as a coin or peanut into the airway
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Aspiration
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