Questions and Answers
______________ is a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease that causes shortness of breath.
Emphysema
______________ is a common respiratory illness in children.
Pneumonia
______________ is an inflammation of the small airways in the lungs that occurs in infants.
Bronchiolitis
______________ is a chronic inflammatory disease that causes recurring episodes of wheezing and coughing.
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A ______________ is a term used to describe an infant with a high-pitched wheeze.
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Study Notes
Respiratory Diseases
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease causes shortness of breath.
- Bronchitis is a common respiratory illness in children.
- Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by recurring episodes of wheezing and coughing.
- Bronchiolitis is an inflammation of the small airways in the lungs, typically occurring in infants.
- Wheezy bronchitis is a term used to describe an infant with a high-pitched wheeze.
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Description
This quiz covers respiratory diseases in children, including pneumonia, emphysema, asthma, bronchiolitis, and wheezy baby syndrome. Test your knowledge of these common respiratory illnesses.
