acute bronchitis Flashcards
1
Q
presentation of acute bronchitis
A
cough
sore throat
rhinorrhoea
wheeze
2
Q
examination findings that differentiate acute bronchitis from pneumonia
A
no other focal chest signs other than wheeze
3
Q
management of acute bronchitis
A
analgesia, fluids
consider abx if:
- systemically unwell
- pre-existing co-morbidities
- CRP of 20-100 (delayed prescription), CCRP >100 (immediate prescription)
Doxycycline first line
