Tracheitis is an inflammation of the trachea (windpipe), most commonly due to infection. It can become a serious condition—especially in children—if it causes airway narrowing or obstruction. 🔍 Types of Tracheitis ⚠️ Symptoms In children, symptoms may resemble croup but are typically more severe and unresponsive to standard croup treatments. 🧪 Diagnosis 💊 Treatment 🧒 […]
😷 Strep Throat – Overview Strep throat is a bacterial infection of the throat and tonsils caused by group A Streptococcus (Streptococcus pyogenes). It is common in children and teens, but can affect people of all ages. 🦠 Cause: 🧒 Who’s at Risk? 🩺 Symptoms: 🔬 Diagnosis: 💊 Treatment: ⚠️ Possible Complications (if untreated):
🧒 Croup Croup is a common viral infection in young children that causes inflammation of the upper airway, particularly the larynx (voice box), trachea (windpipe), and bronchi. It leads to a barking cough, hoarseness, and stridor (a high-pitched breathing sound). 🧬 Cause: 📅 Who Gets It? 🩺 Symptoms: 🔍 Diagnosis: 📉 Severity Classification: 💊 Treatment:
🎤 Laryngitis Laryngitis is the inflammation of the larynx (voice box), particularly affecting the vocal cords. It often results in voice changes and throat discomfort. 🧬 Causes: 🩺 Symptoms: 🔍 Diagnosis: 💊 Treatment:
🔥 Epiglottitis Epiglottitis is a potentially life-threatening inflammation and swelling of the epiglottis, the flap of tissue that covers the windpipe (trachea) during swallowing to prevent food from entering the airway. 🧬 Causes: 🩺 Symptoms: 🔍 Diagnosis: 💊 Treatment:
🎗️ Throat Cancer – Overview Throat cancer refers to malignant tumors that develop in the pharynx (throat), larynx (voice box), or tonsils. It affects the tissues involved in breathing, swallowing, and speaking. 📍 Types of Throat Cancer: 🧬 Causes & Risk Factors: 🩺 Symptoms: 🔍 Diagnosis: 💊 Treatment:
Subglottic Stenosis Subglottic stenosis (SGS) is a narrowing of the airway just below the vocal cords (the subglottic space, part of the larynx). It can partially or completely obstruct airflow, causing breathing difficulties. 📍 Anatomical Location: 🧬 Causes: 🔹 Congenital (present at birth): 🔹 Acquired (most common): 🩺 Symptoms: 🔍 Diagnosis: 📏 Severity Classification: Cotton-Myer
