Pediatric Pulmonary Review – 10+ Verified Q&As on Croup, Asthma, CF, Pneumonia – EORE

This expert-verified study guide presents 10+ high-yield questions and answers covering essential pediatric pulmonary conditions, curated for the Pediatrics EORE (End of Rotation Exam) and related board exams in the 2025 academic year. Structured in a Q&A format for rapid learning, the document reviews the most frequently tested respiratory pathologies in children, with emphasis on clinical presentation, diagnostic imaging, and management. Topics include: Croup (laryngotracheobronchitis): Barking cough, stridor, steeple sign on AP x-ray; treated with dexamethasone and nebulized epinephrine Epiglottitis: Sudden drooling, dysphagia, thumbprint sign; managed with intubation and IV antibiotics Cystic Fibrosis: Meconium ileus in neonates, failure to thrive, chronic lung infections; confirmed by sweat chloride test and treated with mucolytics, DNase, and pancreatic enzymes RSV and Acute Bronchiolitis: Viral infections with cough and wheezing, managed supportively with ribavirin or palivizumab for high-risk patients Hyaline Membrane Disease: Affects preterm infants, shows ground-glass opacities; treated with surfactant and ventilation Community-acquired and atypical pneumonia: Streptococcus pneumoniae and Mycoplasma pneumoniae are common agents; management varies by age Asthma: Wheezing, prolonged expiratory phase, responsive to bronchodilators; stepwise therapy from SABA to high-dose ICS + LABA + oral steroids Foreign Body Aspiration: Sudden respiratory distress with asymmetric breath sounds; diagnosed and treated with bronchoscopy This guide is ideal for: Medical, PA, and nursing students preparing for pediatric rotations or the pulmonary section of board exams Shelf exams (Pediatrics EORE), OSCEs, and USMLE Step 2 CK Keywords: pediatrics, pulmonary, croup, epiglottitis, RSV, bronchiolitis, cystic fibrosis, asthma, pneumonia, streptococcus pneumoniae, mycoplasma, hyaline membrane disease, foreign body aspiration, steeple sign, thumbprint sign, palivizumab, bronchoscopy, sweat chloride test, pediatric EORE, pediatric respiratory disorders