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When toxic accident occurs Which group if any would likely be most severely affected?
small children
What are the characteristics of bronchiolitis?
The lung tissue begins to swell and produce mucus, and the cells lining the bronchioles begin to slough off into the air passages. As the airways narrow from swelling, and mucus accumulation, breathing becomes difficult
What is the prognosis for mushroom poisoning?
death still occurs in 20-30% of cases, with a higher mortality rate of 50% in children less than 10 years old.
What is the Process that occurs in chloroplasts is called what?
Photosysnthesis occurs in chloroplast. Light independent occurs at the stroma whereas light dependant occurs in the thylakoid.
What occurs when a contenintal and oceanic plate collide?
A tsunami occurs
What prevention methods are there to avoid bronchiolitis?
The viruses that cause bronchiolitis spread very easily, making prevention difficult. Common sense measures such as frequent hand washing and keeping children away from crowds and sick individuals are only partially effective.
What is the prognosis for patients who have bronchiolitis?
The majority of children who get bronchiolitis, even severe infections, recover without complications in one to two weeks, although fatigue and a light cough may linger longer. About 60% of people develop only cold-like symptoms.
What else is respiratory syncytial virus infection called?
RSV infection is also called bronchiolitis, because it is marked in young children by inflammation of the bronchioles.
What Disesae is characterized by paroxysmal wheezing dyspnea and cough?
Bronchiolitis
What causes children to make grunting sounds?
1-respiratiry distress syndrome 2-pneumonia 3-asthma 4-bronchiolitis 5-heart failure 6-less commonly, constipation
How do you prevent chorea?
you cant it is hereditory and occurs in children pre-puberty you cant it is hereditory and occurs in children pre-puberty
What alternate treatments exist for patients with bronchiolitis?
Although there are alternative treatments for cold symptoms, such as echinacea and zinc, parents should consult their health practitioner about the appropriateness of using these treatments in very young children.
How is bronchiolitis diagnosed?
Bronchiolitis is usually diagnosed through a physical examination by a pediatrician or family physician. The physician often finds an increased heart rate, rapid, labored breathing, and crackles in the lungs when the child inhales.
How can you tell if you have whooping cough?
Bronchitis in children is very different to bronchitis in adults. In children it is normally referred to as acute bronchitis or bronchiolitis (depending on if the larger bronchi or the smaller bronchioles are affected). In adults the condition is chronic (meaning long term and usually incurable), in children it is acute, meaning it is more sudden in onset and short lived (the child will usually make a full recovery within two weeks). The main symptoms of bronchiolitis are: * a dry cough * increased breathlessness * feeding difficulty (due to breathlessness) * More effort required for breathing * sometimes wheezing Bronchiolitis can vary greatly in severity, most will recover without treatment, however in some cases it can require hospitalisation if you are worried about your child take them to your GP as soon as possible. If they have any difficulty in breathing then call for an ambulance.
What are the symptoms of bronchiolitis?
The most common signs of bronchiolitis involve the infant's struggle to breathe. The child may take 50-60 breaths per minute and may develop brief periods when they stop breathing (apnea) and begin to turn blue (cyanosis ).
A fracture usually occurs in children?
greenstick fracture
How do you explain condensation to children?
It occurs when air gets warmer
