Acute Bronchitis Flashcards
1
Q
What is acute bronchitis?
A
Viral (sometimes bacterial) infection affecting trachea and major bronchi
2
Q
Where does it affect?
A
Trachea and major bronchi
3
Q
When are there many cases of acute bronchitis?
A
Winter
4
Q
What causes acute bronchitis?
A
Caused by influenza, rhinovirus and RSV
5
Q
What is the pathophysiology of acute bronchitis?
A
- Leads to inflammation of the bronchus and excess mucus production
- Causes narrowing of the airways
6
Q
What increases the risk of acute bronchitis?
A
Smoking
Damp, dusty environments
7
Q
What is the S&S of acute bronchitis?
A
No clinical signs often - can get wheeze or coarse crepitations
Cough - chesty cough
- Productive and full of sputum - yellow, greenish or even clear
- Lasts roughly around 2 weeks
Fever
8
Q
How would you investigate acute bronchitis?
A
Clinical diagnosis
Can do CRP testing - guidance for AB
