Lower Respiratory Tract Infections Flashcards
1
Q
How would acute bronchitis present?
What type of infection is acute bronchitis usually?
A
cough with sputum
dyspnoea
usually viral
2
Q
How long would it take for the immune system to overcome acute bronchitis?
A
around 3 weeks
3
Q
An exacerbation of COPD brought about from a LRTI would be characterised by what?
A
- increased breathlessness
- worsening cough and sputum production.
- sputum may be rusty-red
- wheeze
- fever
