Pediatric Respiratory System Examination Guide

Larger Head Size: Relatively large occiput causes neck flexion when supine, potentially obstructing airway
Narrow Nasal Passages: Infants are obligate nose breathers until 3-6 months; nasal obstruction causes significant distress
Large Tongue: Proportionally larger tongue can obstruct airway more easily
High Larynx Position: Larynx at C3-C4 level in infants vs C5-C6 in adults; descends with growth
Omega-Shaped Epiglottis: Longer, floppier, and angled away from tracheal axis
Narrowest Point: Cricoid ring (below vocal cords) vs glottis in adults

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