Allergic Rhinitis
Chapter 29 Allergic Rhinitis Andrew G. Ayars, MD, and Mathew C. Altman, MD, MPhil Introduction/Etiology •Allergic rhinitis manifests with symptoms such as congestion, rhinorrhea, sneezing, itching, and conjunctivitis. •It is…
Tracheomalacia, Vascular Rings and Slings, and Bronchomalacia
Chapter 14 Tracheomalacia, Vascular Rings and Slings, and Bronchomalacia Maria Teresa Santiago, MD Tracheomalacia Introduction/Etiology/Epidemiology •Tracheomalacia is characterized by tracheal collapse during forced expiration. It may be congenital (primary)…
Choanal Atresia
Chapter 10 Choanal Atresia Nathan S. Alexander, MD, and James W. Schroeder, Jr, MD, FACS, FAAP Introduction/Etiology/Epidemiology •Choanal atresia is a relatively rare congenital craniofacial defect characterized by the…
Tracheoesophageal Fistulas
Chapter 15 Tracheoesophageal Fistulas Jessica Van Beek–King, MD, and James W. Schroeder, Jr, MD, FACS, FAAP Introduction/Etiology/Epidemiology •A tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) is an abnormal connection between the trachea and…
Pharmacological Management: Long-Acting β2-Adrenergic Agonists
Chapter 34 Pharmacological Management: Long-Acting β2-Adrenergic Agonists Amy Ly, PharmD, Hannah Y. Mak, PharmD, and Amy Brown, MD, MBe Introduction •Long-acting β2-adrenergic agonists (LABAs) (Table 34-1) are used to prevent…
