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?

    <p>There is an increase in the air inhaled relative to increase in body size, decrease of O2 exhaled, and increase in CO2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the common causative infectious agents of Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) in children?

    <p>Viruses, bacteria, and fungi</p> Signup and view all the answers

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