bronchiolitis Flashcards
1
Q
what is bronchiolitis
A
inflammation of the bronchioles
2
Q
what causes bronchiolitis
A
80% are RSV (respiratory syncitial virus)
3
Q
describe the aetiology of bronchiolitis
A
common in young children - most common RTI in children under 1
winter epidemics
4
Q
describe the clinical presentation of bronchiolitis
A
fever, cough, corzya
wheeze
severe cases - grunting, decreased PaCO2, intercostal drawing
5
Q
describe the investigations for bronchiolitis
A
PCR on throat/ perinasal swabs
6
Q
describe the management for bronchiolitis
A
supportive
