Lung/ENT Flashcards
1
Q
croup
A
croup- barking cough
inflammation in trachea and larynx
fluid, rest, o2
causes: rhinovirus, parainfluenza, adenovirus, RSV* (18M or younger)
2
Q
bronchielitis
A
bronchiolitis up until 18M
then viral induced wheeze
then asthma
3
Q
resp distress
A
nasal flaring
acessory muscles
abdominal breathing- see saw
tracheal tug
4
Q
epiglottitis
A
inflammation of epliglottis
airway obstruction
drooling
breathless
tripod/lean forward
stridor
haemophillus influenza B
6 in 1 vaccine so rare
