Childhood Respiratory Infections Flashcards

1
Q

What is a complication of tonsillitis in children?

A

Peri-tonsillar abscess (quinsy), one sided enlarged tonsil and deviated uvula.

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What is this a presentation of and what causes it?

Barking cough, stridor, hoarse voice, fever, coryza, worse at night.

A
  1. Croup

2. Parainfluenza virus

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What is the treatment for croup?

A
  1. Oral dexamethasone or nebulised budesonide steroid.

2. Nebulised adrenaline, high flow oxygen if severe.

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4
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Which pathogen causes epiglottitis in children and how is it treated?

A
  1. Haemophilus influenza

2. Tracheal intubation, cricothyroidotomy, IV Abx.

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Which pathogen causes bronchiolitis in children and how is it treated?

A
  1. Respiratory syncytial virus

2. Supportive - oxygen and fluids

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