acute bronchitis Flashcards
1
Q
what
A
inflammation trachea and major bronchi
assoc w oedematous large airways and sputum production
2
Q
presentation
A
acute onset
- cough
- sore throat
- rhinorrhoea
- wheeze
- low grade fever
3
Q
when to consider antib
A
systemically very unwell pre-existing co-morbidities
CRP 20-100 = delayed prescription
CRP > 100 immediate antib
4
Q
CRP 20-100
A
delayed prescription for antib
5
Q
CRP > 100
A
immediate antib
6
Q
first line anitb
A
doxyclycline
if kid/pregnant women then amoxicillin
