Acute Bronchitis Flashcards

1
Q

What is acute bronchitis?

A

A type of chest infection

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2
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What type of condition is acute bronchitis?

A

Self-limiting condition

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3
Q

What does acute bronchitis involve?

A

Inflammation of the trachea and major bronchi

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4
Q

How long does acute bronchitis take to resolve?

A

Less than 3 weeks

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5
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What is the main cause of acute bronchitis?

A

Viral infeciton

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6
Q

When does acute bronchitis typically occur?

A

In autumn/winter

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7
Q

What are the main symptoms of acute bronchitis?

A

cough: Maybe productive
sore throat
rhinorrhoea
wheeze

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8
Q

What is normal in majority of patients presenting with acute bronchitis?

A

Chest examination

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9
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What might some patients with acute bronchitis present with?

A

Low-grade fever
Wheeze

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10
Q

How is acute bronchitis diagnosed?

A

Clinically

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11
Q

What might indicate the need for antibiotics in someone with acute bronchtis?

A

Systemically very unwell
Pre-existing co-morbidities
CRP of 20-100mg/L

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12
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What is the management for acute bronchitis in the majority of patients?

A

analgesia
good fluid intake

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13
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What is the first line antibiotic for acute bronchitis?

A

Doxycycline

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14
Q

Who can not be given doxycycline?

A

children or pregnant women

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15
Q

What is an alternative to doxycycline?

A

Amoxicillin

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