Pediatric Respirology

Question 1

Croup

Answer 1

1. Affects age 3mo-3 years
2. Barky cough, acute onset stridor
3. Treat with nebulized epinephrine, systemic steroids

Question 2

Foreign body

Answer 2

1. Acute onset wheeze
2. Mean age 2 years
3. More common in right mainstem bronchus
4. OFTEN NO HX OF CHOKING

Question 3

What are the red flags with pediatric stridor?

Answer 3

1. Present at birth
2. Biphasic
3. Abnormal voice
4. Poor feeding/growth

Investigate with laryngoscopy or bronchoscopy