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orange-red color with some
tuberculosis medications.
d. Directly observed therapy may be
necessary for some children.

2. Place children with active disease who are

contagious on respiratory isolation until medications
have been initiated, sputum cultures show a
diminished number of organisms, and cough is
improving; this includes use of a personally fitted air-
purifying N95 or N100 respirator (mask) by the nurse
caring for the child.
3. Stress the importance of adequate rest and adequate
diet.
4. Instruct the child and family about measures to
prevent the transmission of tuberculosis.
5. Case finding and follow-up with known contacts is
crucial to decrease the number of cases of individuals
with active tuberculosis.

FIG. 35-1 A, Normal larynx. B, Obstruction and narrowing resulting from edema of croup.

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