Notes in Case 1: Pediatric Wheezing

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Published	09/28/2023	Wheezing is caused by {{c1::narrowing of the breathing passages/airways}}
Published	09/28/2023	Wheezing is typically heard during {{c1::exhalation::inhalation/exhalation}} because {{c1::the airways are narrower during exhalation}}
Published	10/03/2023	Bronchiolitis is a {{c1::viral lower respiratory tract}} infection involving increased {{c2::mucus}} production and {{c2::inflammation}} of the bronch…
Published	09/28/2023	Secretion of {{c1::IL-1, IL-8, and TNF-alpha::3}} induce fever that is part of inflammation and immune response in brochiolitis.
Published	09/28/2023	What is the management of viral bronchiolitis in infants? {{c1:: Mainly supportive care, including hydration, suction of the upper airway, …
Published	10/01/2023	Hemoglobin is composed of {{c1::4::#}} subunits, each with {{c1::a heme group and a globin chain::what parts?}}. The {{c1::heme group::part}} has a {{…
Published	09/28/2023	Oxygen enters the blood by diffusing across {{c1::the thin lining of the air sacs (alveoli)}} into the {{c1::blood vessels}}
Published	09/28/2023	Management of a patient presenting with wheezing:Possible labs: {{c1::Measure blood gasses (pO2, pCO2), pH (acidosis), XR, CBC help to rule out infect…
Published	09/28/2023	Acetaminophen mechanism of action:Inhibits {{c1::COX (possibly COX-3, though unconfirmed in humans)::enzyme}} → inhibiting synthesis of {{c1::pro…
Published	10/10/2023	Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is typically seen in children < {{c1::2}} years of age
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