Respiratory Disorders in Children

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Which infectious agents can cause common cold (nasopharyngitis)?

Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, Staphylococcus aureus
Rhinovirus, influenza virus, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), para influenza virus (correct)
Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Chlamydophila pneumoniae, Legionella pneumophila, Bordetella pertussis
Adenovirus, coronavirus, human metapneumovirus, enterovirus

What factors contribute to Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) in children?

Presence of pets in the household, exposure to allergens, use of humidifiers, family history of respiratory illnesses, frequent travel to high-altitude areas
Genetic predisposition, environmental pollution, dietary habits, vaccination status, socioeconomic status
Exposure to secondhand smoke, lack of breastfeeding, overcrowded living conditions, air pollution, inadequate hygiene practices
Size, dose & frequency of infectious agent, age & size of the child, general condition (malnutrition, anemia, fatigue, immune deficiency), co-disorders (allergies, CF, cardiac abnormalities), seasonal variations (correct)

Which part of the respiratory system is affected by upper respiratory tract infections?

Lower part of the trachea, bronchi, bronchioles
Oro-naso-pharynx, larynx & the upper part of the trachea (correct)
Bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli
Pleura, diaphragm, intercostal muscles

What happens to the respiratory system as a child grows?

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