Other Pulmonary Disorders

Asthma

Bronchoconstriction and airway inflammation

**EXPIRATIONAL WHEEZING**

Dx: Pulmonary Function Test

Treatment based on ASTHMA SEVERITY CLASSIFICATION

 

Cystic Fibrosis

Autosomal Recessive

**Meconium ileus at birth** 

**Steatorrhea**

Immunocompromised (recurrent infections)

Dx: Elevated Sweat Chloride Test (>60)

Tx: Clearance of secretions in airway (Average life expectancy (35-40)

 

Foreign Body Aspiration

SUDDEN onset of respiratory distress

Wheezing or stidor heard on exam depending on if in upper or lower airway

Dx: Chest xray (2 views)

 

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