Anatomy Respiratory System Question

Question

An 8 month old presents to the emergency room with apparent inspiratory distress. Her father states that she was playing with a bag of small beads and coins. Which of the following adventitious lung sounds is likely to be appreciated by the RRT?



A. Polychonic wheezing 

B. fine inspiratory crackles 

c. Course inspiratory and expiratory crackles 

D. Inspiratory stridor

Answer 1

D. Inspiratory stridor. This is actually particularly concerning in the pediatric population, as the airway is very narrow and is obstructed more easily than an adult airway.

Answer 2

Inspiratory stridor!