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T4 L16: SOB Flashcards

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What is the Ptussive reflex?

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Irritation that is detected by the medulla. Caused inspiration with a closed glottis, contraction and then expulsion (cough)

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What is croup?

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When the airway is compromised. Causes a whooping/barking cough

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What are the drugs Dexamethasone and Prednisolone effective at treating?

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Cough

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What causes pink and frothy sputum?

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Heart failure

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What causes bright red sputum?

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Bleeding from the upper respiratory tract

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