Dr Ronald Chin’s Take On Airway Foreign Body
The Airway foreign body is the aspiration of a foreign object that can impair oxygenation and ventilation.
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The Airway foreign body is the aspiration of a foreign object that can impair oxygenation and ventilation.
Pediatric head and neck malignancies are cancerous growths that occur in the head and neck region of children and adolescents.
Laryngomalacia is the collapse of the supraglottic during inspiration. It’s the most common cause of congenital stridor. It generally resolves in 12 to 18 months.
Epiglottitis is the inflammation of the epiglottis and adjacent supraglottic structures. It most commonly occurs in children between 3 to 8 years of age. The H. influenza vaccine has significantly reduced cases.
Laryngotracheobronchitis is the inflammation of the larynx and trachea that extends into the bronchi. It predominantly occurs between ages 6 months to 3 years
Inflammation of the middle ear cavity is known as acute otitis media. Its risk factors include young age, daycare, tobacco smoke, down syndrome, bottle feeding when supine, and family history.
Acute otitis media is the inflammation of the middle ear space. It’s most common in infants and young children. Around 70% to 80% of infants had at least one episode of AOM by age 3.
Tracheostomy is the temporary opening from the trachea to the lower neck. It’s usually formed to bypass airway obstruction in the larynx or upper airway.
Vocal fold nodules are the thickening or callus formation on the vocal folds. It’s commonly seen in children, professional speakers, singers, and teachers. It’s more common in women than men.
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