9 - Respiratory 2 Flashcards
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What is bronchiectasis and the pathophysiology of this?
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Permanent dilation of the bronchi/bronchioles secondary to chronic infection/inflammation
Scarring reduces the number of cilia so decreases mucus clearance and predisposes to further infection
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What are the causes of bronchiectasis in children?
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- Cystic fibrosis
- Post-infection: e.g TB, Pertusiss
- Immunodeficiency: HIV, agammaglobulinaemia, common variable immune deficiency or IgA/IgG deficiency
- Primary Cilliary Dyskinesia
- Foreign body aspiration
- Congenital Syndromes: Young’s, Kartagener, Yellow Nail Syndrome
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What is primary cilliary dyskinesia? (A.K.A Kartagener’s syndrome)
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- Autosomal recessive
- Reduced functioning of bronchial cilia
- Problems with mucocilliary clearance so increased susceptibility to infections and bronchiectasis
- Infertility, Sinusitis and Situs Invertus are common symptoms
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How is PCD Primary ciliary dyskinesia diagnosed?
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- Nasal brushing or Bronchoscopy: examine functioning of cilia
- Treat with antibiotics, physio, high calorie diet
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What are the following conditions:
- Young’s Syndrome
- Kartagner Syndrome
- Yellow Nail Syndrome
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- Young’s syndrome: Bronchiectasis, Reduced fertility and Rhinosinusitis
- Kartagener: Same as PCD. Bronchiectasis, Situs Invertus, Sinusitis
- Yellow-nail syndrome: pleural effusions, lymphoedema and dystrophic nails. Bronchiectasis occurs in around 40% of patients
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How may a child with bronchiectasis present?
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- Chronic productive cough
- Large amounts of purulent sputum
- Haemoptysis
- Chest pain
- Wheeze
- Breathlessness on exertion
- Recurrent or persistent infections of the lower respiratory tract
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What investigations should you do for children with suspected bronchiectasis?
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Step 1: Confirm Diagnosis
- CXR: may be normal or may show bronchial wall thickening or airway dilatation
- HRCT: gold standard
Step 2: Find underlying cause
- Chloride sweat test: must be done to exclude CF, CFTR gene analysis if results borderline
- FBC: assess lymphocyte and neutrophil counts
- Immunoglobulin panel: assess for immunoglobulin deficiency
- Specific antibody levels to vaccinations e.g. pneumococcal or Hib vaccine
- If bronchoscopy is performed a ciliary brush biopsy can be taken.
- HIV test
- Microbiological assessment
- Lung Function tests
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What signs are indicative of bronchiectasis on HRCT in children?
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- Bronchial wall thickening
- Diameter of bronchus larger than bronchial artery next to it (Signet Ring)
- Visible peripheral bronchi
Different patterns different aetiologies
- Bilateral upper lobe bronchiectasis commoner in CF
- Unilateral upper lobe bronchiectasis commoner post-TB infection
- Focal bronchiectasis (lower lobe) after foreign body inhalation
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What may lung function tests show in a child with bronchiectasis?
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Mild: Normal
Severe: obstructive or mixed as scarring occurs
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What are the management principles in bronchiectasis in children?
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- Preventing progression of lung disease
- Symptomatic relief
- Ensure normal growth and development
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How is bronchiectasis managed in children?
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- Chest physiotherapy: no evidence but taught how to clear mucus, do daily
- Antibiotics for flares: test for pseudomonas and erradicate, also give vaccinations for pneumonia and flu
- Bronchodilators: for wheeze and for before chest physio
- Regular follow up and monitoring: check growth, encourage parents not to smoke
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What are some complications of bronchiectasis in children?
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- Recurrent infection
- Life-threatening haemoptysis
- Lung abscess
- Pneumothorax
- Poor growth and development
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What is cystic fibrosis and the epidemiology of this?
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Autosomal recessive multi-system disease with predominantly respiratory symptoms. 1 in 25 are carrier, 1 in 2500 have it
Caused by mutations to CFTR gene on chromosome 7. This encodes a chloride channel.
Most diagnosed at birth due to newborn heel prick screening, others are diagnosed following characteristic presentations (e.g. failure to thrive, recurrent chest infections, steatorrhea)
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What is the pathophysiology of the respiratory symptoms in CF?
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Dehydration of airway fluid leading to muco-cilliary dysfunction
CFTR channels on the apical surface of epithelial cells. Defects in normal ion transport leads to dehydration and depletion of airway surface liquid so cilia dysfunction
Reduced mucus clearance, airway obstruction and a predisposition to infection. Recurrent infection leads to chronic bronchitis, damage to the bronchi and eventual bronchiectasis
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What are some signs in a newborn of CF before heel prick testing is back?
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- Meconium Ileus
- Steatorrhea
- Failure to thrive/Slow growth
- Recurrent chest infections with clubbing
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why do you get steatorrhoea in children with CF
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the thick mucus blocks the pancreatic ducts and hence digestive enzymes cannot reach the small intestine and this leads to malabsorption of fats
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how to manage steatorrhoea in CF
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Pancreatic Enzyme Replacement Therapy (PERT):
Patients take pancreatic enzyme supplements (e.g., Creon) with meals to aid fat digestion.
High-Calorie, High-Fat Diet:
CF patients often require a higher caloric intake to meet energy needs.
Supplementation:
Fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) are given to prevent deficiencies.
Regular Monitoring:
Stool frequency, consistency, and growth parameters are monitored to adjust enzyme doses.
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What are the respiratory symptoms of CF?
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Productive cough and Recurrent chest infections
In childhood Staphylococcus aureus and Haemophilus influenza are commonly isolated
In older age groups colonisation with Pseudomonas aeruginosa becomes increasingly common
Recurrent infections result in bronchiectasis secondary to damage to the bronchial walls
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What are some other symptoms of CF not involving the respiratory system?
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Pancreatic Disease: Acute/Chronic pancreatitis, CF related Diabetes
GI Disease: Meconium Ileus, Distal intestinal obstruction syndrome, Liver Cirrhosis,Rectal prolapse
Malignancies: Increase risk of large and small bowel, pancreas and biliary tract, Hepatocellular carcinoma
Infertility
Poor growth/failure to thrive
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Why do you get distal Distal intestinal obstruction syndrome with cf
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Thick, sticky mucus: This causes highly viscous intestinal contents, which are prone to stagnation and impaction, particularly in the distal ileum.
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symptoms of distal intestinal obstruction syndrome
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Symptoms of DIOS
Abdominal pain, cramping, and distension.
Nausea and vomiting.
Reduced or absent bowel movements.
Palpable mass in the lower right quadrant (due to impaction).
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What are some signs on examination of CF?
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- Low weight or height on growth charts
- Nasal polyps
- Finger clubbing
- Crackles and wheezes on auscultation
- Abdominal distention
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What are some other causes of clubbing in children?
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- Hereditary clubbing
- Cyanotic heart disease
- Infective endocarditis
- Cystic fibrosis
- Tuberculosis
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Liver cirrhosis
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How is cystic fibrosis diagnosed?
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- Newborn blood spot testing: Looks at immune-reactive trypsin test, need to do sweat test if positive
- Sweat test: Gold standard. Sweat chloride > 60mmol/L is considered positive for CF. 30-59mmol/L is inconclusive (genetic testing indicated) and < 30mmol/L is considered negative
- Genetic testing for CFTR gene: usually for adults, can be performed by amniocentesis or chorionic villous sampling
blood spot test
Sickle cell disease (SCD): Can cause red blood cells to change shape and become stuck in blood vessels, which can lead to pain, infection, or death
Cystic fibrosis (CF): A serious health condition
Congenital hypothyroidism (CHT): A rare condition where babies don’t produce enough of the hormone thyroxine, which is needed for healthy development
Phenylketonuria (PKU): A serious health condition
Medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency (MCADD): A serious health condition
Maple syrup urine disease (MSUD): A serious health condition
Isovaleric acidaemia (IVA): A serious health condition
Glutaric aciduria type 1 (GA1): A serious health condition
Homocystinuria (HCU): A serious health condition
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What is the issue when a CF patient becomes colonised with Pseudomonas Aeruginosa?
* **Often resistant** to multiple antibiotics so different to clear
* **Avoid contact with other CF patients**
* Treated with **long term nebuliser antibiotics** e.g Tobramycin
* Also can use **oral ciprofloxacin**
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What monitoring is done for a child with CF in general?
**_Annually:_**
* Pulmonary assessment
* Assessment of nutrition and intestinal absorption
* Assess for liver disease
* Test for CF related diabetes form age 10
* Psychological assessment
* Assess exercises
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What are some complications of Cystic Fibrosis?
* FAILURE TO GROW
* Delayed puberty
* Arthritis
* Osteoporosis
* Infertility
* Liver disease
* Diabetes
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How is the pulmonary disease in CF managed? NEED TO FINISH THIS CARD!!!
Always use MDT approach - two aims of treatment
**_Clearance of secretions_**
* **Chest physio twice daily** to clear mucus and prevent infection
* **Exercise** to clear chest
* **Mucoactive agents**
**_Managing/Preventing Infections_**
* **PO Flucloxacillin prophylaxis** for S.Aureus from diagnosis to age 6
* **Oral/IV eradication antibiotics plus inhaled antibiotic** if get P.Aeruginosa or B Cepacia. If can't eradicate use long term inhaled antibiotic
* **Lung transplant** if progressive respiratory failure
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What mucoactive agents are used in CF?
* **rhDNase:** first-line, given via nebuliser it cleaves extracellular deoxyribonucleic acid and helps reduce viscosity and promote sputum clearance
* **Hypertonic sodium chloride**: may be used alone or with rhDNase in those with inadequate response. Given via a nebuliser, it has osmotic action that hydrates airway secretions
* **Mannitol dry powder for inhalation**: used in patients intolerant, ineligible or not responding to rhDNase *and* have rapidly declining lung function *and* where other osmotic agents are not appropriate. Inhaled via a handheld device
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What things are checked on a pulmonary assessment for a child with CF?
* **Growth chart:** measure height and weight
* **O2 Sats**
* **Take sputum sample:** for microbiological investigations. VERY IMPORTANT
* **Spirometry:** lung function testing
* **CXR**
* **Physio assessment**
* **Bloods:** FBC, WBC, Aspergillus
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What antibiotic is used for P.Aeruginosa infections in CF?
Colistimethate sodium
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What type of lung transplant is used for CF?
*Bilateral Sequential Lung Transplant* - to avoid leaving a source of infected secretions
**Contraindication:** B.Cepacia infection
Does not address extra-pulmonary manifestations of CF
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What microorganisms usually colonise CF patients?
**Younger:** Staph Aureus, H. influenzae, and Strep. pneumoniae
**Older:** Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Aspergillosis, Burkholderia cepacia (associated with rapid progression of lung disease)
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How is malabsorption of CF managed?
* ***Do nutritional assessment***
* ***Faecal elastase*** - exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI)
* ***High-calorie diet***
* Consider ***enteral feeding*** if not working
* Take ***CREON*** to help digest fats if steatorrhea (replace pancreatic insufficiency of lipase)
* ***Take Vitamin A,D, E supplements*** as these are fat soluble
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What test can you do to test for malabsorption in CF?
**Faecal Elastase** tests for exocrine insufficiency
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How is liver disease in CF managed?
* **Annual LFTs** and examination
* **Liver US** if abnormality
* **Urseodeoxycholic Acid** if abnormal LFTs to improve biliary flow
* **Transplantation** if cirrhosis. May be done alone or liver-lung, liver-pancreas
* Remember abnormal LFTs could be medication side effect
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How is CF related diabetes managed?
Chronic Inflammation and Fibrosis: Over time, this blockage causes inflammation and scarring (fibrosis) of the pancreas.
Loss of Islet Cells: The damage includes the destruction of the insulin-producing beta cells in the islets of Langerhans. As a result:
Reduced Insulin Production: The pancreas becomes less capable of producing enough insulin.
Screened for annually from the age of 10
**_Diagnosis_**
* **Continuous glucose monitoring** (CGM)
* **Serial glucose testing** over several days
* **Oral glucose tolerance testing** (OGTT) – if OGTT is abnormal perform CGM or serial glucose testing over several days to confirm the diagnosi*s*
When diagnosed patients need ***appropriate education***. Treatment is with ***insulin***.
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How does DIOS present?
* **Abdominal pain:** recurrent bouts of colicky abdominal pain
* **Palpable caecal mass**
* **Abdominal distention and flatulence**
* **Vomiting**
Clinical findings may mimic those of [appendicitis](https://radiopaedia.org/articles/acute-appendicitis?lang=gb) or partial intestinal obstruction
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How is DIOS diagnosed?
* **AXR:** faecal loading
* **CT abdomen:** signs of small bone obstruction
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How is DIOS managed?
Treat in specialist CF centre
* **IV fluids**
* **Water-soluble (e.g. Gastrografin) orally or enterally:** First line, causes osmotic influx of water into bowel. - Gastrografin may have a powerful laxative effect
* **Macrogol:** second line
* **Surgery:** colonoscopy last line
* **Prevention:** encourage fluids, regular stool softeners, optimising pancreatic enzyme replacement
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What two microorganisms in CF mean children need to be seen in separate CF clinics?
* P.Aeruginosa
* B.Cepacia
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If a CF child is having regular pulmonary exacerbations, what should they be given?
Regular Azithromycin
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What is a dangerous respiratory complication of CF?
**Pneumothorax**
Can also have haemoptysis
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What counselling needs to be given to CF children?
* **Psychological counselling:** often depressed and anxious
* **Genetic counselling**
* **Fertility counselling**
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What are some new novel therapies for CF?
* **CFTR modulator**s e.g tezacaftor, ivacaftor and elexacaftor
* **Gene therapy**
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What is the prognosis with CF?
Death often from pneumonia or cor pulmonale
Average life expectancy of 50
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What are some URTI's in children?
* Epiglottitis
* Croup
* Whooping cough
* Diphtheria
* Tonsillitis
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What are some signs and symptoms of URTIs in children?
* Stridor
* Sore throat
* Coryza
* Cough
* Sneezing
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What is the aetiology and epidemiology of Croup?
**_Aetiology_**
* **Parainfluenza Virus**
* Influenza
* Adenovirus
* Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
* Diphtheria (leads to epiglottis)
Can have bacterial superinfection
**_Epidemiology_**
* Peak incidence at 2 years
* Age 6 months to 6 years most common
* M\>F
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What is seen on history and examination of a child with croup?
* **Low grade fever and coryza** a few days before
* “**Barking”** cough, occurring in clusters of coughing episodes
* **Stridor**
* **Respiratory distress**
Croup starts is nasopharynx then moves to larynx that is why there is a prodrome!
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What are some differentials for croup?
Really important to consider epiglottis and foreign body!
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How can you tell the difference between croup and epiglotitis?
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How is the severity of Croup classified and what are some red flags?
**Westley Score** (determines treatment)
* ***Mild Croup** =* occasional barking cough, no audible stridor at rest, no suprasternal or intercostal recession, child is happy and will drink, eat & play
* ***Moderate Croup*** = frequent barking cough, **audible stridor at rest**, suprasternal and sternal wall retraction at rest, child is not distressed or agitated and will still show interest in its surroundings
* ***Severe Croup** =* frequent barking cough, prominent inspiratory stridor at rest, marked sternal wall retractions, child will appear distressed/agitated or lethargic or restless
**Red Flags:** Drowsiness, Signs of respiratory failure, tachycardia
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What investigations are done for Croup and what do they show?
CLINICAL DIAGNOSIS
* **Basic Observations:** O2 Sats
* **CXR:** if think foreign body, STEEPLE SIGN
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How is Croup managed?
**Dexamethasone, Oxygen, Nebulised Adrenaline**
* **_All children_**_:_ single dose ***IM or IV dexamethasone***, ***anti-pyretics, oral fluids,*** regularly checking child, parent education
* **_Mild (≤2)_**_:_ outpatient management
* **_Moderate (3-7)_**: consider outpatient management, if no improvement or ongoing respiratory distress, consider admission and ***nebulised adrenaline.***
* **_Severe (8-11)_**_:_ ***nebulised adrenaline***, inpatient admission for observation.
* **_Impending respiratory failure (≥12)_**_:_ nebulised adrenaline, urgent senior support including clinician with paediatric airway skills (e.g. Paediatric anaesthetist). PICU referral.
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What warrants inpatient admission for croup?
* Moderate or severe croup
* Respiratory failure
* Previous history of severe airway obstruction
* \< 6 months of age
* Immunocompromised
* Have had inadequate fluid intake
* Have had a poor response to initial treatment
* The diagnosis is uncertain
* There is significant parental anxiety
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What is a concerning feature in croup?
QUIETENING STRIDOR
Indicated respiratory distress
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What parent education do you need to give with Croup?
* Explain **symptoms usually resolve within 48 hours** but may last for up to a week.
* Explaining that croup is a **viral illness and antibiotics are not needed**
* **Paracetamol or ibuprofen** can be used to control pain and fever
* Ensure that the child has **fluids**
* **Seek urgent medical advic**e if symptoms worsen e.g. the development of intermittent stridor at rest or if the child starts to have a high fever and heart rate (this could indicate a different diagnosis such as bacterial tracheitis).
* **To call ambulance** if signs of respiratory failure
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What is Whooping Cough?
URTI by ***Bordetella Pertussis*** (gram negative)
**Notifiable Disease** and very contagious
**Children are vaccinated** at 2,3,4 months, 12 months and 3years. **Pregnant women are also vaccinated**. Immunity wanes after 5 to 10 years of vaccine
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What is the epidemiology of Whooping Cough?
Usually under 3 months and then over 14 years
Very mild
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What are the stages of whooping cough?
Three Stages
**_Catarrhal phase (lasts 1 to 2 weeks)_**
* Rhinitis
* Conjunctivitis
* Irritability
* Sore throat
* Low-grade fever
* Dry cough
**_Paroxysmal phase (2-8 weeks)_**
* Episodes of **severe paroxysms of coughing** followed by an **inspiratory gasp,** producing the classic “whoop” sound
* May have **apnea** instead of inspiratory gasp
* Often **vomit** after
* Occur at **night** usually
* Can develop pneumothorax
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What are some differentials for whooping cough?
* Ashtma
* Bronchiolitis
* TB
* Bacterial pneumonia
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How is whooping cough diagnosed?
paroxysmsal cough -> a series of violent coughing fits that can be exhausting and make it hard to breathe
**2 to 3 weeks of the onset of symptoms:** *Nasal swab with PCR* testing
**Cough more than 2 weeks:** *anti-pertussis toxin immunoglobulin G.* *Oral fluid* of children aged *5 to 16* and in the *blood serology* of those aged *over 17 or under 5*
Pertussis vaccine within the last year can produce a false positive
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How is whooping cough managed?
* **Inform public health**
* **Supportive care**
* **Prevent spread** e.g dispose tissues, hand hygiene
* **Early stages (\<21 days):** macrolides e.g azithromycin, eryhromycin or co-trimoxazole
* **Prophylactic antibiotics:** close contacts if they are in a vulnerable group, for example pregnant women, unvaccinated infants
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When do you need to admit children with whooping cough?
* Vulnerable or acutely unwell patients
* Under 6 months
* Patients with apnoeas, cyanosis or patients with severe coughing fits
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What may FBC show in whooping cough?
Absolute very high lymphocytosis
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How long do children with whooping cough need to stay away from nursery?
* Stay off until had cough for 21 days or had antibiotics for 48 hours
* Cough may take up to 3 months to resolve
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What are some complications of whooping cough?
* Bronchiectasis
* 100 day cough
* Secondary bacterial pneumonia
* Seizures
* Otitits media
Symptoms and complications rare if vaccinated
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Bronchiolitis is the most common lower respiratory tract infection in children. If a child had pneumonia how would this present and what would you find on examination?
* **Cough** (typically wet and productive)
* **High fever** (\> 38.5ºC)
* Poor feeding
* Recessions
* Tachypnoea
* Tachycardia
* Increased work of breathing
* Lethargy
* Delirium
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If a child had pneumonia, what signs would point towards this developing into sepsis?
* Tachypnoea
* Tachycardia
* Hypoxia
* Hypotension (shock)
* Fever
* Confusion
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What are the common bacterial and viral causes of pneumonia in children?
**_Bacterial_**
* **Streptococcus pneumonia:** most common
* **Group A strep** (e.g. Streptococcus pyogenes)
* **Group B strep:** pre-vaccinated infants, often contracted during birth (GBS)
* **Staphylococcus aureus**. This causes typical chest xray findings of pneumatocoeles (round air filled cavities) and consolidations in multiple lobes.
* **Haemophilus influenza:** affects pre-vaccinated or unvaccinated children.
* **Mycoplasma pneumonia:** extra-pulmonary manifestations (e.g. erythema multiforme).
**_Viral_**
* **Respiratory syncytial virus** (**RSV**): most common
* **Parainfluenza virus**
* **Influenza virus**
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When do you need to admit a child with pneumonia?
* O2 Sats \<92%
* Signs of respiratory distress
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What investigations should be done for pneumonia in children?
* **Chest Xray** if severe
* **Sputum culture** for bacterial and viral PCR
* If sepsis need **blood cultures** and **blood gas** for lactate
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How is pneumonia (no sepsis) managed in children?
* PO antibiotics, usually **amoxicillin**
* Add in erythromycin/azithromycin for cover against atypical bacteria
* **Oxygen**
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If a child has repeated LRTIs needing antibiotic treatment what do you need to consider?
Investigate for underlying lung pathology or immunodeficiency
* ***FBC*** to check levels of various white blood cells.
* ***Chest xray*** to screen for any structural abnormality or scarring
* ***Serum immunoglobulins***
* ***Immunoglobulin G*** to previous vaccines (i.e. ***pneumococcus*** and ***haemophilus***). Some patients are unable to convert ***IgM*** to ***IgG***
* ***Sweat test*** to check for CF
* ***HIV test***
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What is bronchopulmonary dysplasia?
a chronic lung disease that affects newborns, especially those born prematurely. It's also known as chronic lung disease of prematurity.
Issue with premature babies where there is **persistent hypoxia** ± difficult ventilator weaning **at 36 weeks**
Mainly from barotrauma and oxygen toxicity
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How does BPD (bronchopulmonary dysplasia) present early on and then late on what are the complications
**_Early:_**
* Low oxygen saturations
* Increased work of breathing
* Poor feeding and weight gain
* Crackles and wheezes on chest auscultation
* Increased susceptibility to infection (RSV Bronchiolitis)
**_Late_**
* Cerebral palsy
* Asthma
* Exercise limitation
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How is BPD diagnosed and managed?
**_Diagnosis_**
* **Still requiring oxygen at 36 weeks**
* **CXR**: hyperinflation, rounded radiolucent areas
* **Sleep study** with oxygen levels
**_Management_**
* **Discharge home with oxygen** via nasal cannula and wean over over year
* **Monthly injections of Palivizumab** to protect against RSV bronchiolitis
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How is BPD prevented in premature babies?
* ***Antenatal and postnatal steroids*** if \<36 weeks gestation
* Using ***CPAP*** rather than intubation and ventilation when possible
* Using ***caffeine*** to stimulate the respiratory effort
* Not over-oxygenating with supplementary oxygen
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What are some causes of obstructive sleep apnea in children?
* Obesity
* Enlarged tonsils or adenoids
* Craniofacial abnormalities
* Sickle cell
* Downs syndrome
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How may obstructive sleep apnea present in children?
* Snoring
* Mouth breathing
* Daytime somnolence - the tendency to feel sleepy or fall asleep during the day.
* Hyperactivity or aggressive which may be misdiagnosed as ADHD
* Headache
* Poor growth and weight gain
* Poor concentration
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How is OSA in children treated?
* CPAP
* Treat any allergies with nasal steroids or montelukast
* Tonsillectomy if enlarged
* Weight loss if obese child
* Jaw surgery
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What are some complications of OSA in children?
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What are some reasons that children may need home ventilation?
Tracheostomy
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When can a child be deemed suitable for home ventilation?
* The medical condition is stable and there is a stable airway with stable oxygen requirements
* Nutritional intake adequate to maintain expected growth and development;
* Parents understand the long term prognosis and are willing and capable of meeting the special needs of their child in the home setting.
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What is some non-invasive ventilation that happens in children?
***CPAP** (continuous positive airways pressure):* Pressure is delivered through- out the respiratory cycle, assisting spontaneous ventilation. It prevents airway collapse and loss of lung volume. Complications include pneumothorax, nasal trauma, feed intolerance, and reflux. Uses nasal mask or prongs
** BIPAP** same as CPAP but changes the airway pressure during inhalation and exhalation better for chronic diseases
***NIPPV** (nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation)* This combines nasal CPAP with superimposed ventilator breathing at a set pressure—it can be used as a bridge between invasive ventilation and nasal CPAP
***HFNC** (high-flow nasal cannula)* A high flow nasal cannula delivers a distend- ing positive pressure to the airways similar to CPAP
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What are some complications of mechanical ventilation in neonates?
* Retinopathy of prematurity
* Bronchopulmonary dysplasia
* Intraventricular haemorrhage
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What clinical features suggest a bacterial pneumonia over a viral pneumonia?
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What organisms cause pneumonia in different aged children?
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difference between bronchiolitis and pneumonia
bronchiolitis is less severe and affects the bronchioles but pneumonia affects the air sacs usually causing consolidation
both can be caused by RSV
- bronchiolitis will often cause wheezing as it affects the bronchioles
- pneumonia will often cause high temps due to it being a bacterial infection and not show as many coryzal signs
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How is the severity of CAP decided in children?
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What is classed as tachypnea in different aged children?
Always record respiratory rate in observations
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How is pneumonia in children managed based on the severity?
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what is head bopping
when a newborn is struggling to breathe so their head slightly bops up and down
- recessions
- nasal flare
- use of accessory muscles
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can confirm diagnosis of whooping cough with
per nasal swab
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what investigation result may be high in whooping cough
(high) absolute lymphocytosis
