LESSON 25

Question 1

A ‘congenital obstruction of the posterior nares’ by an obstructing membrane or bony growth

Answer 1

Choanal Atresia

Question 2

Infection and inflammation of the ‘throat’

Answer 2

Pharyngitis

Question 3

‘Absence can form in the lymph nodes’ and may constitute a medical emergency as it may impact the airway

Answer 3

Retropharyngeal abscess

Question 4

An ‘infants laryngeal structure is weaker than the normal’ and collapses more than usual on isnpiration

Answer 4

Congenital Larygomalacia / Tracheomalacia

Question 5

Inflammation of the larynx, trachea, and major bronchi

Answer 5

Croup

Question 6

The flap cartilage that covers the opening to larynx to keep out food and fluid during swallowing

Answer 6

Epiglottis

Question 7

Inhalation of a foreign object aspirates such as a coin or peanut into the airway

Answer 7

Aspiration