Select the signs of respiratory distress

PAEDIATRIC ANATOMY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

A	Recession
B	Tachyapnoea
C	Nasal Flaring
D	Head bobbing
E	Expirations grunt

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Grunting is an expiratory sound caused by sudden closure of the glottis during expiration in an attempt to maintain FRC and prevent alveolar atelectasis.

Detailed explanation-2: -Fast breathing very soon after birth. Grunting “ugh” sound with each breath. Changes in color of lips, fingers and toes. Widening (flaring) of the nostrils with each breath. Chest retractions-skin over the breastbone and ribs pulls in during breathing.

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