Upper Respiratory Disorders

The medical term for a nosebleed is ​ (a)  

• epistaxis
• stridor
• croup
• rhinorrhea

Inflammation of the sinuses is known as _________

Which is a respiratory infection that causes an obstruction in the larynx and is characterized by a barking cough and stridor?

• Influenza

• Pertussis

• Whooping Cough

• Croup

Which respiratory illness is an acute bacterial infection of the throat that can produce toxins that damage the heart?

• Croup

• Diphtheria

• Pertussis

• Common Cold

Which is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by a virus?

• Pertussis

• Diphtheria

• Influenza

• Allergic Rhinitis

The watery flow of mucus from the nose is known as __________

The medical term for a sore throat is known as ​ (a)  

• pharyngitis
• laryngospasm
• laryngitis
• rhinitis 

Match the following voice disorders with the best description

• laryngitis

• Loss of voice due to inflammation of the larynx

• aphonia

• Any impairment in voice quality

• dysphonia

• Loss of the ability to produce speech sounds

Which condition is the permanent dilation of the bronchi due to chronic infection and inflammation?

• bronchorrhea

• bronchiectasis

• bronchorrhagia

Which of the following infections have child immunizations?

• Diphtheria

• Pertussis

• Croup

• Common Cold