Lung stuff Flashcards
1
Q
Trachea is broken down further into
A
main bronchi
lobar bronchi
segmental bronchi
bronchioles
2
Q
Bronchioles
A
segmental
terminal
respiratory
3
Q
Structures of the hilum
A
bronchi
pulmonary artery (2)
pulmonary vein (4)
bronchial artery
tracheobronchial lymph nodes
4
Q
what causes steeple sign
A
extensive inflammation and edema of the subglottic region
Cricoid cartilage
5
Q
More than 75% of retropharyngeal abscess occur when?
A
in kids less than 5
older in immunocompromised or diabetic
6
Q
thumb sign
A
due to enlarged epiglottis
seen obviously in epiglottis
