Bronchitis and bronchiolitis Flashcards
1
Q
What is the most common cause of bronchitis?
A
Viral
2
Q
What is the presentation of bronchitis?
A
Loose rattly cough- productive of mucus
Chest free of wheeze/creps
3
Q
What is the management of bronchitis?
A
Largely self limiting
Persistent/severe= likely bacterial, give antibiotics
4
Q
What is bronchiolitis?
A
Acute bronchiolar inflammation
Most common cause LRTI in <1yo
5
Q
What is the most common cause of bonchiolitis?
A
RSV respiratory syncytial virus
6
Q
What is the presentation of bronchiolitis?
A
Coryzal symptom preceeding Dry cough Tachypnoea Crackes +/- wheeze Generally a bit unwell
7
Q
What is the management of bronchiolitis?
A
Supportive
Largely self limiting
