Respiratory Diseases — MCQs

A 7-year-old child presents with a non-productive cough and mild stridor for the past 6 months. While improving on oral antibiotics, the child suddenly develops wheezing, productive cough, and mild fever. X-ray shows hyperlucency and PFTs show an obstructive curve. What is the most probable diagnosis?

A 3-year-old female child developed fever, cough, and respiratory distress. Chest X-ray shows consolidation in the right lower lobe. She improved with antibiotics, but on follow-up at 8 weeks, increasing consolidation was noted in the right lower lobe. What would be your next investigation?

A 7.5-month-old child presents with cough and mild stridor, initially treated with oral antibiotics with some improvement. Later, the child developed wheeze, productive cough, and mild fever. Radiographic findings show hyperlucency, and pulmonary function tests reveal an obstructive pattern. What is the most probable diagnosis?

Which antibody is used in the treatment of RSV infection?

A 4-year-old child presents with a history of chronic left lower lobe pneumonitis. On contrast bronchography, the area involved with the pneumonitis does not fill, whereas the surrounding area does fill. What is the most likely diagnosis?

What is the most common causative agent of bronchiolitis?

A child presents with a running nose and breathlessness, with a positive family history. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Kartagener syndrome includes all of the following except?

A 10-year-old boy receives an injection of pollen extract. Shortly after, he develops nausea, a strange feeling in his chest, facial flushing, and a muffled, strained voice. What is the immediate priority in managing this patient's suspected anaphylaxis?

Which of the following is NOT an inhaled corticosteroid used in the management of bronchial asthma?