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Bronchitis Flashcards

1
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What is acute bronchitis?

A

Inflammation of the tracheobronchial tree

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Sx of bronchitis

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  • Cough with midline burning chest pain
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What dx is similar to bronchitis and is difficult to differentiate?

A

Pneumonia

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What clinical study differentiates bronchitis and pneumonia

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CXR, presence of infiltrate is indicative of pneumonia

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What is chronic bronchitis?

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Productive cough for more than 3 months in 2 consecutive years

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How does a cough start in patients with bronchitis?

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Dry, but can become productive

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What lung sound is indicative of bronchitis?

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Rhonchi that clears with coughing

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What lifestyle choice is a common cause of bronchitis?

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Cigarette smoking

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How would you treat bronchitis?

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  • Symptomatically
  • Tylenol 325-1000mg PO q4-6hrs, max 4g/24hours
  • Motrin 400-800mg PO q-6hrs, max 2400mg/24hes
  • Benzonatate (Tessalon Perles) 100-200mg TID DO NOT CHEW
  • Albuterol (SABA)
  • Guaifenesin (mucinex)
  • Dextromethorphan (cepacol)
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