ACUTE BRONCHITIS Flashcards
1
Q
ACUTE BRONCHITIS
A
COUGH LASTING NO MORE THAN 3 WEEKS
CXR NOT NEEDED UNLESS
TEMP > 38, HR > 100, RR > 24
SELF LIMITED DISEASE.
OBSERVATION, NOT TREATMENT
2
Q
ACUTE BRONCHITIS
A
MOST COMMON CAUSE:
RESPIRATORY VIRUSES
CORONAVIRUS, RHINOVIRUS, ADENOVIRUS, INFLUENZA, RSV