Acute Bronchitis Flashcards
1
Q
what is it
A
irritated and inflamed bronchi
preceded by coryza
2
Q
what are the causes
A
influenza
common cold virus
3
Q
what are the symptoms
A
hacking productive cough with thick yellow-grey sputum
tightness in chest
transient wheeze
slight fever
4
Q
how is it treated
A
home care - fluids etc
5
Q
when are antibiotics given and which ones
A
if vulnerable
1st line - amoxicillin
2nd line - doxycycline
6
Q
what are complications
A
pneumonia
bacterial infection with strep pneumoniae or H.influenzae is common sequel esp in smokers/COPD
may cause respiratory acidosis
7
Q
what is normally found on examination in an acute exacebation
A
crackles, cyanosed, oedema, wheeze, dyspnoea
8
Q
what is treatments of acute exacerbation
A
said antibiotics, bronchodilator inhalers, short course of steroids
