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Stridor Flashcards

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Stridor

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Inspiratory wheeze due to large upper airway obstruction

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Causes in children

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Inhaled foreign body
Infections - croup, epiglottitis
Anaphylaxis

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Causes in adults

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Infection
Tumour
Goitre - enlarged thyroid gland
Anaphylaxis

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Investigations

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Laryngoscopy
Bronchoscopy
Flow volume loop
CXR

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Management

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Treat underlying cause
High flow O2
Cricothyroidotomy
Tracheostomy

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