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Epiglottis and Croup Abrupt and rapidly progressive onset Epiglottitis Affects the larynx, trachea, and bronchi Croup Caused by RSV Bronchiolitis Chest Xray shows hyperinflation Bronchiolitis Classic presentation is open mouth, protruding Epiglottitis tongue, and drooling Decreased mucociliary clearance Bronchiolitis Has an immunization Epiglottitis High humidity with cool mist oxygen therapy provides Croup relief for most children Hoarseness and/or “barky” cough Croup Obstructive inflammatory process that occurs between Epiglottitis ages 3 and 7 Targets Premature Infants Bronchiolitis The antiviral medication: Ribavirin is administered Bronchiolitis The child is often agitated and lacks a spontaneous Epiglottitis cough Croup + Bronchiolitis Viral infection Epiglottitis –Bacteria (H influenze) Worse at night Croup Location- CROUP –SUB GLOTTIC EPIGLOTTITIS _ SUPRAGLOTTIC
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