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Signs of increased effort of breathing in children

- March 05, 2014

1. subcostal recession 2. Intercostal recession 3. Sternal recession 4. use of accessory muscles 5. Tracheal tug 6. nasal flaring 7. head bobbing Other signs of respiratory effort: Stridor, grunting, Silent chest Tachypnoea Cyanosis Tripod Seesaw respiration

Respiratory infections in children

- March 04, 2014

Some respiratory diseases seen in children (click to enlarge)

Pedigree trees

- February 20, 2014

A basic guide to drawing pedigree trees: Basic symbols

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