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Question 1

Upper Respiratory System

Answer 1

Nose
Pharynx (throat)
Middle ear
Eustachian tubes
High # of microorganisms

Question 2

Lower Respiratory System

Answer 2

Larynx
Trachea
Bronchial tubes
Alveoli
Pleura
Sterile

Question 3

Upper Respiratory General Diseases

Answer 3

1) Pharyngitis: sore throat
2) Laryngitis: inflammation of larynx
3) Tonsillitis: inflammation of tonsils
4) Sinusitis: inflammation of sinuses
5) Epiglottitis: inflammation of epiglottis

Question 4

Lower Respiratory General Diseases

Answer 4

1) Bronchitis: inflammation of bronchial tubes
2) Bronchiolitis: inflammation of bronchioles
3) Pneumonia: inflammation of alveoli + fluid in lungs

Question 5

Streptococcal Pharyngitis/Strep Throat

Answer 5

Cause: Streptococcus pyogenes
Transmission: respiratory/aerosol
Sometimes causes white patch on back of throat

Question 6

Scarlet Fever

Answer 6

Toxin produced by lysogenized S. Pyogenes

Question 7

Diphtheria

Answer 7

Diphtheria toxin produced by lysogenized C. Deiphtheriae

Sore throat, low-grade fever, whitish membrane on tonsils

Question 8

Otitis Media/Ear Infection

Answer 8

35% caused by S. Pneumoniae. Common in kids b/c their Eustachian tubes still horizontal and get bacteria easily in them
Bulging eardrums, pain in ears

Question 9

Common Cold

Answer 9

50% caused by Rhinoviruses. Some caused by Noroviruses. Always caused by virus
Cough, runny nose, nasal congestion, sometimes gastrointestinal problems. NO FEVER. Symptoms 7-10 days up to 3-4 wks

Question 10

Pertussis/Whooping Cough

Answer 10

Has capsule. Pertussis toxin
Stage 1 Catarrhal stage: like common cold, low grade fever
Stage 2 Paroxysmal stage: violent coughing fits, up to 6 wks
Stage 3 Convalescence stage
Uncommon in adults b/c vacine, but common for adults to give to babies