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Stridor and Sleep Apnoea Flashcards

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Stridor

A

Inspiratory wheeze due to large airway obstruction

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Causes of stridor in children

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Infections (Croup, epiglottis)
Foreign body
Anaphylaxis
Burns

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Causes of stridor in adults

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Neoplasms (larynx, trachea, bronchi)
Anaphylaxis
Trauma
Goitre

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Investigations of stridor

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Laryngoscopy
Bronchoscopy
Flow volume loop
Chest Xray

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Treatment of malignant airway obstruction

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Tumour removal
Tumour compression
Radiotherapy

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Acute Anaphylaxis

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Type 1 Hypersensitivity

Flushing, urticaria

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Snoring

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Relaxation of pharyngeal dilator muscles during sleep

Upper airway narrowing, turbulent airflow and vibration of soft palate and tongue base

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Obstructive Sleep Apnoea

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Intermittent airway collapse in sleep

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Consequences of sleep apnoea

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Excessive daytime sleepiness
Personality change
Cognitive impairment

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