Question

write a 500 word on respiratory dysfunction in children.

write a 500 word on respiratory dysfunction in children.
0 0
Add a comment Improve this question Transcribed image text
Answer #1

Respiratory disorders are most common in children under Five years of age.

Some of the commonly seen disorders are

Respiratory failure :- occurs when gas exchange is impaired characterised by the condition know as hypoxaemia .There are two types of respiratory failure

Type 1 where there is low oxygen and normal or low carbon dioxide. It affects lung tissues.

Type 2 where there is low oxygen and high carbon dioxide.causes of type 2 are COPD chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, chest wall deformities etc.

Detection of respiratory dysfunction is done by spirometry, blood gas analysis, pulse oximetry.

Treatment is aimed to relieve respiratory distress , bronchodilator, corticosteroid are the line of treatment.

Unless treated at this terminal stage prognosis is poor

Upper respiratory tract infections affecting nasopharyngitis, acute pharyngitis which is inflammation of pharynx, sinusitis i.e inflammation of sinuses.

Lower respiratory tract infection including chronic bronchitis, bronchiolitis and mostly commonly Pneumonia which can cause by bacteria as well as virus and to any part of lungs involving lobes lobules. Pneumonia affects all age groups

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia in which the muscle separating chest from abdomen does not closes during prenatal period , this the abdominal contents comes up in the lung spaces and the child has breathing difficulty.

Infection to pleural membrane may cause pleuritis.

ARDS Acute respiratory distress syndrome is most common in infants where the lungs fails to develop fully thus resulting into respiratory distress. This is an emergency and needs intensive care of child.

Tuberculosis is an infectious disorder caused by mycobacterium tuberculli and affects the lungs partially or completely.common symptoms are cough with sputum, low immunity, emaciated child, low or no weight gain

Atelectasis:- condition characterised by dysnea caused by partial or fully collapse of lungs.

Asthma is an obstruction in airway passage causing breathing difficulty in children.

Add a comment
Know the answer?
Add Answer to:
write a 500 word on respiratory dysfunction in children.
Your Answer:

Post as a guest

Your Name:

What's your source?

Earn Coins

Coins can be redeemed for fabulous gifts.

Not the answer you're looking for? Ask your own homework help question. Our experts will answer your question WITHIN MINUTES for Free.
Similar Homework Help Questions
ADVERTISEMENT
Free Homework Help App
Download From Google Play
Scan Your Homework
to Get Instant Free Answers
Need Online Homework Help?
Ask a Question
Get Answers For Free
Most questions answered within 3 hours.
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT