TRACHEITIS

ANATOMY OF THE TRACHEA

TRACHEITIS

This is an inflammation of the trachea . it commonly affects children 1-3 years

TRACHEITIS

CUASES

• Staphylococcus aureus
• Haemophilus influenza
• Streptococci group A and B
• Escherichia coli
• Chlymdia trachomatis
• Viral infections

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

• High fever
• Hoarse voices
•  Stridor,
• Dyspnoea,
• Epiglotitis,
• Productive coughs of thick purulent secretions

DIAGNOSIS

• Neck X-ray,
•  Tracheal culture for culture and sensitive
• ,Laryngoscopy
• CBC- Leukocytosis

MANAGEMENT

• Humidified oxygen administration
• Suctioning 
• Antibiotics
• Avoid very cold drinks
• Serve warm beverages

COMPLICATIONS

1.  Airway obstruction
2.   Death
3.   Pneumothorax
4.   Toxic shock

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