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What is a typical respiratory rate for children aged 2-5 years in a healthy state?
What is a typical respiratory rate for children aged 2-5 years in a healthy state?
What is a common symptom of asthma in infants and children?
What is a common symptom of asthma in infants and children?
At what age is asthma considered very rare?
At what age is asthma considered very rare?
What is the expected respiratory rate for adults experiencing asthma symptoms?
What is the expected respiratory rate for adults experiencing asthma symptoms?
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Which of the following indicates a potentially severe respiratory issue in children aged over 5 years?
Which of the following indicates a potentially severe respiratory issue in children aged over 5 years?
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Study Notes
Asthma in Infants and Children
- Asthma is an acute inflammation of the airways characterized by wheezing, mucus plugging, hypoxia, and dehydration.
- Asthma is very rare in children under five years old.
- Respiratory rate for infants and children with asthma:
- ≤40/min ages 2-5 years
- ≤30/min aged >5 years
- Signs of severe asthma in infants and children:
- Respiratory rate >40/min ages 2-5 years
- Respiratory rate >30/min aged >5 years
- Hypotension (Normal blood pressure >110 in adults)
- Exhaustion
- Abnormal PaCO₂ (Normal range 4.6-6.0kPA)
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This quiz covers the critical aspects of asthma in infants and children, including symptoms, respiratory rates for different age groups, and signs of severe conditions. Understanding these factors is essential for proper diagnosis and management of asthma in young patients.
