10 Questions
What is the most common cause of upper respiratory tract obstruction in children aged 6 months – 6 years?
Parainfluenza virus type I
Which virus accounts for 60% of cases of croup?
Parainfluenza virus type II
What is one of the main clinical manifestations of croup syndrome?
Stridulous breathing
Which scale is commonly used for determining the severity of stenosis in croup?
Westley Scale
What is the most common bacterial cause of bacterial superinfection associated with croup?
Streptococcus pneumoniae
What is the primary symptom of croup syndrome?
Rough 'barking' cough
What is the age range of children to be assessed for severity of respiratory diseases?
2 months to 5 years
What is the first step in assessing a sick child with respiratory disease?
Ask the mother about the child's problems
What is the treatment approach for a repeated appeal?
Use the TREAT the CHILD scheme
What is the anatomical location of inflammation in croup syndrome?
Larynx and trachea
This quiz assesses the severity of childhood respiratory diseases, focusing on croup syndrome including etiology, pathogenesis, symptoms, and treatment. It also covers diphtheria, detailing how to rate and classify a sick child aged between 2 months and 5 years, and determining primary health concerns through maternal interviews.
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