Respiratory Medicine — Flashcards

PEF _____% indicates severe asthma

What are the features of epiglottitis? _____

Patients with epiglottitis often present in a _____ position because it facilitates easier breathing as it optimises mechanics of respiration

Epiglottitis is _____ and has a rapid onset

Hint: severity

Long-term management of asthma for children aged 5-16 is very similar to adults = Step 1 = _____ Step 2 = SABA + paediatric ICS (low dose inhaled corticosteroids) Step 3 = SABA + paediatric ICS + LTRA (leukotrine receptor antagonist)

The management of mild to moderate acute asthma in children includes _____ + 3 days oral steroid therapy

PEF _____% indicates moderate asthma attack in children > 5 yrs

SpO2 _____% indicates moderate asthma attack in children.

If epiglottitis is suspected, do NOT _____ due to the potential risk of acute airway obstruction