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Stack #38365
Bronchiolitis vs Croup vs Epiglottitis
Question | Answer |
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Viral infection | Croup + Bronchiolitis |
Abrupt and rapidly progressive onset | Epiglottitis |
Classic presentation is open mouth, protruding tongue, and drooling | Epiglottitis |
Hoarseness and/or “barky” cough | Croup |
The child is often agitated and lacks a spontaneous cough | Epiglottitis |
Affects the larynx, trachea, and bronchi | Croup |
High humidity with cool mist oxygen therapy provides relief for most children | Croup |
Has an immunization | Epiglottitis |
Worse at night | Croup |
Obstructive inflammatory process that occurs between ages 3 and 7 | Epiglottitis |
Caused by RSV | Bronchiolitis |
Decreased mucociliary clearance | Bronchiolitis |
Targets Premature Infants | Bronchiolitis |
Chest Xray shows hyperinflation | Bronchiolitis |
The antiviral medication: Ribavirin is administered | Bronchiolitis |