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Which part of the respiratory system primarily consists of the nose & pharynx?
Which of the following is considered an upper respiratory tract infection in children?
Which organisms cause the largest number of respiratory infections in children?
Infections in the respiratory tract tend to spread to available extent due to which characteristic of the mucous membrane?
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What is the primary cause of acute respiratory infections in children?
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Which of the following is NOT considered an upper respiratory tract infection in children?
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What is the primary cause of lower respiratory tract infections in children?
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Which organism causes the largest number of respiratory infections in children?
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What are the primary areas of involvement in the upper respiratory tract or upper airway?
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Which of the following is NOT a lower respiratory tract infection in children?
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Study Notes
Upper Respiratory Tract
- The upper respiratory tract primarily consists of the nose and pharynx.
- Upper respiratory tract infections in children include:
- Otitis media (middle ear infection)
- Pharyngitis (inflammation of the pharynx)
- Tonsillitis (inflammation of the tonsils)
- The primary areas of involvement in the upper respiratory tract or upper airway are the nose, pharynx, and larynx.
Lower Respiratory Tract
- The primary cause of lower respiratory tract infections in children is viruses.
- Pneumonia is a lower respiratory tract infection in children.
- Bronchiolitis is a lower respiratory tract infection in children.
- The primary cause of lower respiratory tract infections in children is NOT group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus.
Characteristics of Respiratory Infections
- Infections in the respiratory tract tend to spread to the available extent due to the mucous membrane's characteristic of being continuous and contiguous.
- Viruses cause the largest number of respiratory infections in children.
Exclusions
- Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus is NOT considered an upper respiratory tract infection in children.
- Otitis externa (outer ear infection) is NOT considered a lower respiratory tract infection in children.
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Test your knowledge about the respiratory system and acute respiratory infections in children. The quiz covers areas such as respiratory tract infections, upper and lower respiratory tract anatomy, and more.
