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1
Q

What is the most common cause of acute epiglottitis?

A

H. influenza Type B

2
Q

What are the signs of epiglottitis?

A
  • Fever
  • Sore Throat
  • Drooling with dysphagia
  • Risk of acute airway obstruction
3
Q

What is the most common cause of laryngotracheobroncitis?

A

Parainfluenza

4
Q

What are the signs of laryngotracheobroncitis?

A

Hoarse barking cough with inspiratory stridor

5
Q

What is the cause of Vocal Cord Nodules?

A

Excessive use due to development of myxoid tissue from wear and tear

6
Q

What is the cause of Laryngeal Papilloma?

A

Benign papillary tumor of the vocal cords due to HPV 6 and 11

7
Q

What is the difference in the presentation of Laryngeal Papilloma in adults and children?

A
  • Single in adults

- Multiple in children

8
Q

Laryngeal Carcinoma

A

Squamous cell carcinoma from the epithelial lining of the vocal cord

9
Q

What are the risk factors fro laryngeal carcinoma?

A

Alcohol and tobacco

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