Across
- 1. early symptom of respiratory distress
- 4. cyanosis is a ______ sign of respiratory distress
- 7. leading cause of hospitalization in infants
- 10. asthma is condition in which involves chronic _____________ in the airways
- 11. this breath sounds in commonly auscultated in acute asthma attacks
- 12. the inward pulling of the muscles in and around the rib cage to attempt to pull more air into the lungs
- 13. this structure assists to filter pathogens which help protect the respiratory and GI tract. This structure is prone to inflammation in early childhood, and can be removed if inflammation becomes chronic.
- 15. this diagnosis is characterized by stridor and a barking cough
Down
- 2. a genetic condition that leads to dysfuction of secretions and mucous
- 3. an upper airway infections commonly referred to as strep throat
- 5. the main risk factor for development of chronic lung disease in children
- 6. asthma management is largely based on identification and avoidance of ___________
- 8. inhaled treatment for respiratory distress
- 9. this vaccines helps to prevent occurrence of epiglottis
- 14. children in severe respiratory distress may be sitting in this type of position