Acute bronchitis Flashcards
1
Q
What is it?
A
Acute bronchitis is defined as a self-limiting lower respiratory tract infection, to distinguish this condition from common colds and other upper respiratory ailments. Bronchitis refers specifically to infections causing inflammation in the bronchial airways, whereas pneumonia denotes infection in the lung parenchyma resulting in consolidation of the affected segment or lobe.
2
Q
Key diagnostic factors?
A
duration of cough <30 days
productive cough
Fever
wheeze
3
Q
RF?
A
viral or atypical bacterial infection exposure
cigarette smoking
household pollution exposure
4
Q
Diagnosis
A
- spirometry
- CXR
- CRP
5
Q
Treatment
A
SABA (salbutamol)
6
Q
Complications
A
Post bronchitis syndrome
