Clinical Connections

Question 1

Nasal Flaring

Answer 1

Is the widening of the nostrils.
Sign of Respiratory Distress.

Question 2

Signs of Nasal Flaring

Answer 2

Increase airway resistance.
Lungs are stiffer.
Pull air more rapidly

Question 3

Alar Collapse

Answer 3

The reverse of nasal flaring.
Sign of nasal obstruction

Question 4

Epistaxis

Answer 4

Nosebleeds
Occur during periods of low humidity

Question 5

Anterior Nosebleeds

Answer 5

90% are stopped at home by pitching the nostrils

Question 6

Posterior Nosebleeds

Answer 6

Usually originates from an artery located in the back of the nasal cavity.

Question 7

Rhinitis

Answer 7

inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nasal cavity

Question 8

Signs of Rhinitis

Answer 8

Swelling of the mucous
Excessive mucous production
Nasal Congestion

Question 9

Sinusitis

Answer 9

Inflammation of the mucous membranes

Question 10

Adenoids

Answer 10

Infected and Swollen Pharyngeal Tonsils

Question 11

Signs of Adenoids

Answer 11

Inspired air through the nose becomes partially or completely blocked.
They become mouth breathers.

Question 12

Otitis Media

Answer 12

Middle Ear Infection

Question 13

Signs of Otitis Media

Answer 13

Common in young children
Recent history of sore throat.

Question 14

Laryngitis

Answer 14

Inflammation of the mucous membranes lining the larynx. Accompanied by vocal cord edema

Question 15

Signs of Laryngitis

Answer 15

Hoarseness
Complete loss of voice
History of heavy smoker
History of bacterial infection
Very dry Air

Question 16

Poster-extubation Laryngeal edema

Answer 16

When the endotracheal tube is placed for extended period of time
Treatment drug is Racemic epinephrine

Question 17

Croup

Answer 17

Inspiratory stridor

Question 18

Signs of Croup

Answer 18

In small children
inspiratory
barking
brassy sounds
upper airway obstruction

Question 19

Major Causes of Croup

Answer 19

Laryngotracheobronchi-tis
Acute epiglottitis- life threatening emergency