MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

RESPIRATORY

CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A 10-year-old severely short of breath patient is very likely to have this condition:
A
COPD
B
emphysema
C
asthma
D
pseudo croup
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Childhood asthma (pediatric asthma) is the most common serious chronic disease in infants and children; yet is often difficult to diagnose. In infants and children, asthma may appear as: • Wheezing (whistling sound) when breathing. • Coughing. • Rapid breathing.

Detailed explanation-2: -With severe persistent asthma, symptoms occur daily and often. They also frequently curtail the child’s activities or disrupt his sleep. Lung function is less than 60% of the normal level without treatment. Severe is the least-common asthma level.

Detailed explanation-3: -Triggers for asthma in children exposure to cigarette smoke. airway infections such as the common cold, especially during infancy. indoor and outdoor air pollution. allergy triggers, such as dust mites, animals, pollen or mould.

Detailed explanation-4: -Chest tightness. Coughing, especially at night or early morning. Breathing problems, such as shortness of breath, rapid breathing, or gasping for air. Feeling tired. Dark circles under the eyes. Being irritable. Wheezing, which causes a whistling sound when they breathe out. More items •19-Oct-2021

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