INFECCIONES RESPIRATORIAS
● Las infecciones de las vías respiratorias altas constituyen una de las causas más frecuentes de morbilidad
infantil. (hasta este año r/c actual uso de medidas preventivas por parte de los adultos (transmisores ppales de estas patos))
● Constituyen más del 50% de las consultas por enfermedad.
● Provocan de 25 - 35% de los ingresos agudos.
● Es la 5ª causa de mortalidad en los niños de 1 - 14 años.
● Infecciones de vías aéreas SUPERIORES
○ Afectan a la estructura respiratoria situada por encima de la laringe.
○ Tipos:
■ Amigdalitis
■ Epiglotitis
■ Laringitis estridulosa (crup) (posible urgencia hospitalaria)
■ NASOFARINGITIS o RESFRIADO COMÚN
● Infecciones de vías aéreas INFERIORES
○ Afectan a las estructuras respiratorias situadas por debajo de la laringe. (afectación de pulmón o bronquios)
○ Tipos:
■ Neumonía
■ Bronquiolitis
■ Asma
■ Bronquitis
■ Tuberculosis
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