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.
2
Q
What is this a presentation of and what causes it?
Barking cough, stridor, hoarse voice, fever, coryza, worse at night.
A
- Croup
2. Parainfluenza virus
3
Q
What is the treatment for croup?
A
- Oral dexamethasone or nebulised budesonide steroid.
2. Nebulised adrenaline, high flow oxygen if severe.
4
Q
Which pathogen causes epiglottitis in children and how is it treated?
A
- Haemophilus influenza
2. Tracheal intubation, cricothyroidotomy, IV Abx.
5
Q
Which pathogen causes bronchiolitis in children and how is it treated?
A
- Respiratory syncytial virus
2. Supportive - oxygen and fluids