Acute Bronchitis Flashcards
1
Q
acute bronchitis
A
inflammation of the bronchi
2
Q
risk factors
A
virus smoking inhalation of fumes smoke allergens
3
Q
signs
A
cough chest pain fever headache tired sore throat runny nose
4
Q
investigations
A
clinical
5
Q
management
A
analgesia
good fluid intake
cough medicine
antibiotics
6
Q
when would you introduce antibiotics
A
severely unwell
pre-existing co-morbidities
CRP - 20-100
CRP>100 offer immediately
7
Q
complication
A
pneumonia
8
Q
what antibiotic is used
A
doxycycline
9
Q
acute bronchitis vs pneumonia features
A
systemic features tend to be absent
chest examination normal except a wheeze
10
Q
what antibiotic is used in children and pregnant women
A
amoxicillin
