Pediatric Respiratory Disorders

Question 1

What are the 8 medications used for respiratory disorders?

Answer 1

• Acetic acid drops
• Antihistamines
• Short and long-acting ß2-Adrenergic agonists
• Corticosteroids inhaled and oral, parenteral
• Leukotriene receptor antagonists
• Inhaled pulmonary enzyme
• pancrelipase
• palivizumab

Question 2

What are some a&p considerations for the upper airway of a child?

Answer 2

Infants are obligate nose breathers
Large tongues and tonsils*
Small nasal passages*
Eustachian tubes are straighter
Epiglottis is more flexible*
Underdeveloped larynx*
Funnel shaped

Question 3

What are some a&p considerations for the lower airway of a child?

Answer 3

• Small trachea with bifurcation higher than in adults
• Narrower bronchi and bronchioles, fewer alveoli
• Chest wall more pliable

Question 4

What are the effects of these variations in the a&p of the lower airway?