NURSING HSC203 - Patho Final Exam Review.

NURSING HSC203 - Patho Final Exam Review/NURSING HSC203 - Patho Final Exam Review. Chapter 13: RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DISORDERS Review on the following: • Epiglottitis - is inflammation of the epiglottis—the flap at the base of the tongue that keeps food from going into the trachea (windpipe). Symptoms are usually rapid in onset and include trouble swallowing which can result in drooling, changes to the voice, fever, and an increased breathing rate. ( common in children 3-7yrs) Etiology: bacterial infection of the epiglottis. caused by Haemophilus influenzae type B with immunization this is no longer the case. Signs and Symptoms: fever, throat pain, difficulty in swallowing, drooling, hoarseness of voice, and stridor. Onset is typically over a day.