Bronchiolitis Flashcards
1
Q
What is bronchiolitis?
A
Bronchiolitis is the commonest serious respiratory infection of infancy.
It is most commonly caused by RSV but can be caused by a variety of viruses such as parainfluenza virus, adenovirus, influenza virus.
2
Q
Which age range is bronchiolitis most common in and how common is it?
A
Very common 1-3% of all infants.
Can happen from birth to 15 months.
Rare after 1yo.
3
Q
What are the signs and symptoms of bronchiolitis?
A
Initially 2-3days coryzal symptoms followed by:
- Respiratory distress
- Poor feeding
- May be pyrexial
- May have dry cough
O/e: wheeze and crackles throughout chest
4
Q
What is the treatment for Bronchiolitis?
A
No curative treatment, disease is self limiting.
Supportive treatment:
O2 via nasal cannula/mask/head box
NG tube to aid feeding
