bronchitis Flashcards
1
Q
features of acute bronchitis
A
inflammation of trachea and bronchi
oedematus airways and sputum
viral infection
2
Q
symptoms of acute bronchitis
A
cough
sore throat
rhinorrhoea
wheeze,
low grade fever
3
Q
bronchitis vs pneumonia
A
sputum, wheeze, breathlessness may be absent in bronchitis but usually at least one present in pneumonia
on exam - bronchitis - wheeze
- pneumonia - dullness, creps, bronchial breathing
pneumonia has more systemic symptoms - malaise, myalgia, fever
4
Q
management
A
analgesia
fluids
anitbiotics if ps are systemically unwell, CRP>100mg - doxycycline
