Stridor

Question 1

what?

Answer 1

inspiratory wheeze due to large airways obstruction

Question 2

causes-children

Answer 2

1. infections eg croup, epiglottitis, diphtheria,
2. foreign body
3. anaphylaxis

Question 3

causes- adults

Answer 3

1. neoplasms- larynx, trachea, major bronchi

Question 4

investigations

Answer 4

1. laryngoscopy
2. bronchoscopy
3. flow volume loop
4. CXR

Question 5

treatment- laryngeal obstruction

Answer 5

1. treat underlying cause
2. mask bag ventilation with high flow O2
3. cricothyroidotomy

Question 6

treatment- malignant airway obstruction

Answer 6

1. tumour removal
2. tumour compression-stent
3. radiotherapy
4. chemo