Tag Increased Work of Breathing

Paradoxical Vocal Fold Movement

Paradoxical Vocal Fold Movement

It is often stated that “not all that Wheezes is Asthma,” but actually recalling what is on that Differential Diagnosis list is challenging. We have discussed several wheeze-related etiologies like Bronchiolitis, Heart Failure, Pneumonia, and Aspirated Foreign Bodies. Similarly, not…

Pleural Effusion and ReExpansion Pulmonary Edema

Pediatric Pleural Effusion and Reexpansion Pulmonary Edema

Respiratory Distress is a common emergent complaint encountered when caring for children. Whether it is Out of Control Asthma or Pneumonia, or Severe Croup or Aspirated Foreign Bodies, or Bronchiolitis or Heart Failure, or Spontaneous Pneumothorax or Traumatic Pneumothorax … (goodness, that is a…