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Stridor and Sleep apnoea Flashcards

1
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what is stridor

A

predominantly inspiratory wheeze due to large airways obstruction

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what are the large airways

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larynx, trachea, major bronchi

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3
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what type of wheeze is associated with asthma

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expiratory wheeze as asthma is obstruction of small airways

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4
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narrowing where in the airways will give you inspiratory stridor

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extrathoracic, supraglottis/larynx

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5
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what can cause narrowing of the supraglottis/larynx

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tumour (supraglottic mass), laryngomalacia (softening of the larynx tissue), glottic regions, foreign body, vocal chord paralysis, collapse of bone/cartilage

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6
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what stridor occurs when there is unilateral vocal chord paralysis

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none

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what are causes of stridor in children

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infections, forgein body, anaphylaxis/angioneurotic oedema (swelling), others e.g burns

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8
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what infections cause stridor in children

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group (RSV), epiglottis, diphtheria

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9
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what pathogen causes epiglottis in children

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haemophilus influenzae

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10
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where are sites of tumours in adults that cause stridor

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larynx, trachea, major bronchi,

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what causes stridor in adults

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NEOPLASMS, anaphylaxis, goitre, trauma, other

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12
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what side of the airway does inhaled food tend to go down

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right as more vertical

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13
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what is tacheomalacia

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when the airway collapses

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14
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how is stridor investigated

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laryngosccopy, bronchoscopy, flow volume loop, CXR, other imaging- CT, thyroid scan

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15
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when should you be cautious of doing a laryngoscopy

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in acute epiglottitis as can make swelling worse and cause respiratory arrest

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16
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how is laryngeal obstruction treated

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treat underlying cause (removal of foreign body/anaphylaxis), mask bag ventilation with high flow O2, cricothyroidotomy, tracheostomy

17
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how is malignant airway obstruction treated

A

tumour removal, tumour compression (stent), radiotherapy, chemotherapy

18
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what is acute anaphylaxis

A

type 1 (immediate) hypersensitivity (IgE)

19
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what are the symptoms of acute anaphylaxis

A

flushing, pruritus (itch), urticaria (hives), angioneurotic oedema (swelling), abdominal pain, vomiting, hypotension (vasodilatation and plasma exudation), circulatory collapse (shock), stridor, wheeze and resp failure

20
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how is anaphylaxis treated

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IM (NOT IV) epinephrine, IV antihistamine, IV corticosteroid, high flow O2, nebulised bronchodilators, endotracheal intubation if necessary

21
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what cells release histamines

A

mast cells

22
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what effect do steroids have when treating anaphylaxis

A

immunosuppressants

23
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what causes a rash in anaphylaxis

A

swings in intrapleural pressures

24
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what is the later treatment for anaphylaxis

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allergen avoidance, desensitisation, self administered epinephrine

25
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what is snoring

A

relaxation of the pharyngeal dilator muscles during sleep causing airway narrowing, turbulent airflow and vibration of soft palate and tongue base

26
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what is obstructive sleep apnoea

A

intermittent upper airway collapse in sleep

27
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what effect does obstructive sleep apnoea have on patients

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recurrent arousals/ sleep fragmentation

28
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what are the risk factors for sleep apnoea

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enlarged tonsils, obesity, neurological, drugs, post-op, deformity

29
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what are the resulting social consequences of sleep apnoea

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excessive daytime sleepiness, personality change, cognitive/ functional impairment

30
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what are the physiological consequences of sleep apnoea

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independent risk factor for hypertension, activated sympathetic system, raised CRP, impaired endothelial function and glucose tolerance

31
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how are all the physiological consequences of sleep apnoea improved

A

CPAP machine- continuous positive airway pressure

32
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how is sleep apnoea diagnosed

A

snoring and raised epworth score, overnight sleep study

33
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how is sleep apnoea treated

A

remove underlying cause, CPAP

34
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what are other treatments for sleep apnoea

A

mandibular advancement device, surgery

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