Lower Respiratory Tract Infection

Question 1

What is a common condition primarily affecting the airways and lungs?

Answer 1

Lower respiratory tract infection

Includes conditions such as bronchitis, bronchiolitis, and pneumonia.

Question 2

List three types of lower respiratory tract infections.

Answer 2

• Bronchitis
• Bronchiolitis
• Pneumonia

These are the primary conditions classified as lower respiratory tract infections.

Question 3

What is the most common community-acquired pathogen responsible for lower respiratory tract infection?

Answer 3

Streptococcus pneumoniae

This bacterium is a frequent cause of pneumonia and other respiratory infections in the community.

Question 4

Name two pathogens that can cause hospital-acquired lower respiratory tract infections.

Answer 4

• Pseudomonas aeruginosa
• Staphylococcus aureus

These pathogens are often associated with infections acquired in healthcare settings.

Question 5

What are common clinical presentations of lower respiratory tract infections?

Answer 5

• Cough
• Shortness of breath (SOB)
• Sputum production
• Fever

More severe cases may lead to complications like sepsis and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).

Question 6

Fill in the blank: More severe cases of lower respiratory tract infections can lead to _______.

Answer 6

sepsis, ARDS

Sepsis is a life-threatening response to infection, while ARDS is a serious condition affecting the lungs.