Chronic Bronchitis - URTI Flashcards
1
Q
What are the common viral pathogens for acute exacerbated chronic bronchitis (AECB)?
A
- Rhinovirus
- Coronavirus (non-Covid-19)
- Adenovirus
- Influenza
- Parainfluenza
2
Q
What are the common bacterial pathogens for AECB?
A
- Chlamydia pneumoniae
- Mycoplasma pneumoniae
- Moraxella catarrhalis
- Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Haemophilus influenzae
- Haemophilus parainfluenzae
- Enterobacteriacae
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa
3
Q
What is the common clinical presentation of AECB?
A
- Cough
- Inspiratory and expiratory rales
- Rhonchi
- Wheezing
- Prolonged expiratory phase
- Clubbing of digits and cyanosis
4
Q
(T/F) - Cough is most productive in the morning
A
TRUE
5
Q
(T/F) - Clubbing of digits and cyanosis occurs once disease is advanced
A
TRUE
6
Q
What is the best treatment advice before starting patients on medicine with chronic bronchitis?
A
Stop smoking (if applicable)
7
Q
What long-acting B2 agonists can be given to patients for chronic bronchitis?
A
- Salmeterol
- Formoterol
- Arformoterol
- Indacaterol
8
Q
What long-acting anticholinergic can be given to patients for chronic bronchitis?
A
Tiotropium
9
Q
What inhaled corticosteroids can be given to patients for chronic bronchitis?
A
- Fluticasone
- Budesonide
- Mometasone
