Image Based Questions On Respiratory System

Congenital Lobar Emphysema (CLE) 

It mostly involves le upper lobe and compress the normal lower lobe and normal opposite lung. It results in respiratory distress. Patient may need surgery in severe cases. Ipsilateral normal lobe compressed.

Congenital Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation (CCAM)

Congenital pulmonary airway malformation (CPAM).

Ω Shaped Epiglottis 

Laryngomalacia (MC cause of stridor in infants) · No treatment is required.

Streptococcal Or Acute Bacterial Pharyngitis 

Palatal petechiae, Red congested enlarged tonsil, Treatment is antibiotics.

Acute Epiglottis 

Cherry Red Epiglottis · It is a bacterial infection · Treatment: Antibiotics.

‘Thumb sign' or 'Thumbprint sign’ · Seen in acute epiglottis.

Also Read: Pulmonary Sequestration : Development, Types, Investigations, Treatment

Acute Laryngotracheo Bronchitis (Croup)

Steeple sign · Low grade fever · Noisy breathing.

Bronchiectasis 

Irreversible abnormal dilation and distortion of bronchial tree.

Foreign Body Aspiration

Hyperinflation (obstructive Emphysema) of RT lung.

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