GP Respiratory Flashcards
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What is viral bronchiolitis?
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Viral bronchiolitis = an acute viral infection of the lower respiratory tract.
Although it can affect individuals of any age, the term is most often used to refer to infection in infancy.
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What is the most common cause of bronchiolitis?
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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
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What is bronchiolitis characterised by?
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- Epithelial cell destruction
- Cellular oedema
- Airway obstruction by inflammatory debris and mucus.
Probs ignore this
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What age does bronchiolitis primarily affect?
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Under 3, mainly under 1 yeras of age
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Clinical manifestations of bronciolitis
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Cough (that persists for weeks, after 10-14 days of acute illness), wheeze, and laboured breathing.
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Management for bronchiolitis
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Most cases are mild and self-limiting, and supportive care is the only indicated therapy.
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