Baker/Parks > Infectious Lung Diseases Flashcards
define acute bronchitis
self-limited inflammation of the LARGE airways of the lung, characterized by cough W/O PNEUMONIA
T/F: acute upper respiratory infections are v common
TRUE
4th leading reason for office visits
T/F: acute bronchitis is typically bacterial
FALSE
it’s typically VIRAL
which viruses cause acute bronchitis?
influenza A & B parainfluenza RSV coronavirus adenovirus rhinovirus
what do viruses infect in acute bronchitis?
bronchial epithelium
what gets inflamed in acute bronchitis?
large airways
what causes sputum in acute bronchitis?
desquamation & denudation of the airway
what is acute bronchitis indistinguishable from for the first few days?
mild URI
how long do you need a cough to have acute bronchitis?
> 5 days
how long does the cough usually last in acute bronchitis?
10-20 days, but sometimes >4 wks
what do you usually NOT have in acute bronchitis?
NO fever
NO constitutional sx
+/- sputum
what does the pulmonary exam of acute bronchitis look like?
usu normal, sometimes wheezing d/t bronchospasm
T/F: acute bronchitis can exacerbate chronic lung conditions
TRUE
COPD & asthma
should you do an x-ray if you suspect acute bronchitis?
usu no
bc CXR is usu normal in these pts
possibly some non-specific bronchial wall thickening
what is the treatment for acute bronchitis?
STOP SMOKING
DON’T FUCKING GIVE ABX BC IT’S NOT FUCKING BACTERIAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
what are the 4 general types of infection that can cause pneumonia?
bacterial
viral
mycoplasmal
fungal
T/F: various types of pneumonia can “gang up”
true viral syndrome (influenza) can lead to secondary bacterial infxn
what are the 7 main types of pneumonia?
- community-acquired acute
- community-acquired atypical
- hospital acquired
- chronic
- aspiration
- necrotizing + lung abscess
- in immunocompromised host
what is the etiology of CAP?
bacterial or viral or BOTH
what is the pathophysiology of CAP?
invasion of lung parenchyma > inflammatory exudates in alveoli > lung consolidation
T/F: the presentation, clinical course, and pathology of pneumonia are always the same in every pt
FALSE
variable depending on organism, host rxn, & extent of infxn
what are the 3 predisposing conditions for CAP?
- age extremes
- chronic conditions
- immune deficiencies
where in the lung is the inflammatory infiltrate in CAP?
in the ALVEOLI
what are the 2 types of CAP?
lobar & bronchopneumonia
how are lobar & broncho CAP different?
degree & pattern of consolidation
how are lobar & broncho CAP the same?
morphology & microbiology
what are the 4 stages of lobar CAP?
- congestion
- red hepatization
- gray hepatization
- resolution
what can happen if the consolidation of CAP extends to the pleura?
pleuritis (rxn to inflammation)
what happens in the “resolution” phase of lobar CAP?
complete clearance, but there may be organized fibrin which leaves permanent scarring
what parts of the lung does broncho CAP affect?
PATCHY, multilobar, sometimes bilateral
LOWER LOBE PREDOMINANCE
what is the exudate in broncho CAP & where does it go?
suppurative, neutrophil-rich exudate
in bronchi, bronchioles, & alveolar SPACES
what are the clinical sx of CAP?
- abrupt onset of high fever & chills
- cough w/ mucopurulent sputum
- crackles on ausc, dullness to percussion
- maybe pleuritic chest pain, maybe not
what are 3 possible complications of CAP?
- pulmonary abscess
- empyema
- bacteremic dissemination
what is the treatment for CAP?
- ABX
- thoracentesis
- VAX!!
how does atypical pneumonia present?
acute, febrile condition w/ patchy inflammatory changes in lungs
where is atypical pneumonia confined to in the lung?
alveolar SEPTA & pulmonary INTERSTITIUM
what are the 2 possible (generally) etiologies of atypical pneumonia?
bacterial & viral
what is the most common cause of atypical pneumonia?
mycoplasma pneumoniae
who gets atypical pneumonia typically?
children & young adults in closed communities sporadically
what is the other bacterial cause of atypical pneumonia?
chlamydia pneumoniae
what viruses can cause atypical pneumonia?
influenza A & B RSV human metapneumovirus adenovirus rhinovirus rubeola varicella
what are the 4 “atypical” things about atypical pneumonia?
- moderate sputum
- no consolidation on physical
- moderately high WBC
- no alveolar exudate
how can you distinguish atypical pneumonia from acute bronchitis?
SITE OF INFXN
alveolar septum & interstitium (atypical pneumonia) vs. bronchial wall (bronchitis)
what is the main clinical feature of atypical pneumonia?
sx out of proportion to minimal physical exam findings
T/F: the clinical course of atypical pneumonia is variable
TRUE
what is the range of sx for atypical pneumonia?
bad “chest cold” to severe illness w/ secondary infxn
fever, HA, myalgias
maybe cough, maybe not
how does atypical pneumonia look on CXR?
patchy d/t interstitial lymphocyte/monocyte infiltrate
what cells are involved in atypical pneumonia vs CAP?
CAP = neutrophils atypical = lymphs & monos
what pts are at risk for getting HAP?
pts w/…
- severe underlying dz
- immunosuppression
- prolonged abx tx (resistance)
- invasive intravascular access
- MECHANICAL VENTILATION
what pt population is at the HIGHEST risk for HAP?
pts on MECHANICAL VENTILATION!!! (that’s what Kuhls’ whole lecture was about)
T/F: HAP is potentially life-threatening
TRUE
what types of organisms cause HAP?
gram negative rods (Pseudomonas & Enterobacter)
&
S. aureus (MRSA)