respiratory dysnfunction

nose breather

2-6 months

eustachian tube

connneccty middle ear to back of the throat

retraction

inward pulling of the chest wall during inspiration (increased work of breathimg)

nasal flaring

widenijng of the nostrils during breathing

grunting

expiratory sound that helps mantain airway pressure

stridor

high -pitched breathijng sound caused by upper airway obstruction

upper respirtatory tract infection caused

RSV, rhinovirus,adenovirus, influenza and parainfluenza viruses

URI manifestation

• irritability

• decreased appetive and fluid intake

• nasal inflammation

• vomiting and diarrhea

URI tx

honey (more than 1yr)

botulism

potent neurotoxins; attack nerv and lead to muscle paralysis and breathig diffiuclties;babies ingesting spors (honey)

broncholitis

viral infection; inflammation and sweling of bronchioles

bronchilitis clinical mainfestations

• cough

• fever

• labored breathing // retractions

• wheezing

• feedig challenge

asthma clasification

sveruty of illness and how to manage

asthma classification questions

• # of days w/ symptoms

• # of nighttime awakenings

• peak flow rate

• interference with activtity

• frequency of SABA