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There are several things that cause it but parainfluenza type 1 is the most common. Rhinovirus, Reovirus, measles virus, respiratory syncytial virus, and influenza virus type a are some of the other causes of croup (www.emedicine.com,2005).
In making the diagnosis of this condition, the physician usually listens to the chest looking for a prolonged expiration and inspiration, decreased breath sounds, and wheezing. A red epiglottis is sometimes also seen but an examination of the throat is usually undertaken by a physician very cautiously in a very small child. An x-ray can also show a foreign body or other problems. In very mild cases that are caused only by viruses humidified air that is either warm or cold is often used and going outside when the air is cold sometimes is also helpful. There can also be bacterial causes and these need Augmentin or some other type of antibiotic treatment. If a foreign body has caused the problem an ear, nose, and throat specialist will generally remove it. Occasionally, epiglottitis, respiratory arrest, and atelectasis, or collapse of lung tissue, can occur in severe cases. It is very similar to whooping...
Only in cases where breathing difficulties and other severe problems occur would hospitalization or any type of invasive treatment be required. With premature babies and very young newborns care must be taken if croup develops because the severe coughing and other problems can be more dangerous for the very young infant that does not have a strong immune system yet and severe coughing can crack ribs or damage the body to a certain extent, especially in preterm infants that are still very delicate (www.emedicine.com,2005).
Works Cited www.ecureme.com.(2003). Acute Laryngotracheobronchitis. Retrieved 9 February 2005 at http://www.ecureme.com/emyhealth/data/Acute_Laryngotracheobronchitis.asp.
A www.emedicine.com.(2005). Pediatrics, Croup or Laryngotracheobronchitis. Retrieved 9 February 2005 at http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic370.htm.
Works Cited www.ecureme.com.(2003). Acute Laryngotracheobronchitis. Retrieved 9 February 2005 at http://www.ecureme.com/emyhealth/data/Acute_Laryngotracheobronchitis.asp.
A www.emedicine.com.(2005). Pediatrics, Croup or Laryngotracheobronchitis. Retrieved 9 February 2005 at http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic370.htm.
Methylxanthines Yet another type of medication used to improve respiratory function is Methylxanthines. Some examples of these include Theophylline. These types of agents work similarly to bronchodilators which open the airway passage, in part by relaxing the bronchial or smooth muscles in the air passage ways. They also help promote greater circulation and engage the central nervous system so it can more actively work to provide oxygen throughout the body. Because
Structure and Function of the Respiratory System Case Forty-five-year-old Brad has, ever since the age of 20, been working in the mines in the post of coal cutter. He is happy with his job as he earns a good wage and his father also worked in the very same mine. Akin to several co-workers of his, he suffers from chronic cough. However, Brad has neglected going for yearly health checks as is
Respiratory System: High Elevations and the Blood Why do people experience shortness of breath at high altitudes? Why does tendency clear off after several days? Humans experience two main types of environmental stresses at high altitudes. First, they experience rapid dehydration as a result of the strong winds and low humidity; and secondly, they could have shortness of breath as a direct result of the low air pressure (Boga, 1997). The estimated
Fishes to Frogs: Respiratory Adaptation Respiration Evolution: Fishes to Frogs The energy needed to sustain life depends on the reduction of oxygen during glycolysis, thereby producing ATP, water, and carbon dioxide. As multicellular organisms began to evolve and grow in size, the ability of the inner-most cells to receive enough oxygen to carry out cellular respiration was compromised. The absorption of oxygen through the outer cellular layers, called cutaneous respiration, evolved
Human Respiratory System The drive to breathe is involuntary and generally automatic, although one can change breathing patterns, and they change when we sleep or are doing different activities. The lungs and respiratory system function to move air 24/7/365 because the body cannot 'store' oxygen that it needs for cellular respiration and energy production. Thus air is constantly flowing in and out of the lungs (Healthline Editorial Team). Respiration, in terms of
Evolution of Respiratory Organ System Respiratory system functions in providing oxygen into cells and transferring the remains of metabolism. The basic respiratory system happens in two main ways: internal and external respiratory system. In internal respiration, organism experience gaseous exchange through the cellular surface, while in the external respiration, every organism has developed typical organs to carry out the process, like fetal membranes, skin surface, and lungs (Campbell, 2001). Early organism (amoeba)