Bronchitis

Question 1

Acute bronchitis caused by

Answer 1

viruses

pollution, chemical inhalation, smoking, chronic sinusitis

Question 2

Acute bronchitis symptoms

Answer 2

Cough (worse @ night)
Clear/purulent sputum
headache
fever
malaise
dyspnea
chest pain

Question 3

Treatment goals of bronchitis

Answer 3

i. Cough suppressants, oral fluids, humidifier
ii. B2-agonist inhaler—wheezing or underlying pulmonary condition
iii. Avoid irritants
iv. Prevent pneumonia & infection
v. Influenza—antivirals within 48 hours

Question 4

whooping cough

Answer 4

pertussis

bordetella pertussis

Question 5

Stage 1 pertussis

Answer 5

(1 to 2 weeks): low-grade fever (99-100), runny nose, watery eyes, general malaise, and mild, nonproductive cough, MILD UPPER RESPIRATORY SYMPTOMS

Question 6

Stage 2 pertussis

Answer 6

(2 to 10 weeks): paroxysms of cough (severe fits of coughing)

Question 7

Stage 3 pertussis

Answer 7

(2 to 3 weeks): less severe cough, weak

Question 8

clinical setting: diagnostic

Answer 8

nasopharyngeal cultures, PCR of nasopharyngeal secretions, or serology testing

Question 9

Treatment of pertussis

Answer 9

macrolides or trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole

Antibiotics