LRI- MJ Flashcards
What is a major cause of morbidity from acute illness in the U.S.?
Respiratory tract infections
What represents the single most common reason patients seek medical attention?
Respiratory Tract Infections
What are the 3 most common infections involving the lower respiratory tract?
1. Bronchitis
2. Bronchiolitis
3. Pneumonia
Acute Bronchitis is caused most commonly by _______ and almost always is self-limiting
Respiratory Viruses
What does therapy for Acute Bronchitis target?
•Therapy targets associated symptoms:
- lethargy, malaise
- fever (ibuprofen or acetaminophen)
- fluids for rehydration
In therapy for acute bronchitis:
_•Routine use of ______ should be avoided_
antibiotics
T/F: In treatment of acute bronchitis, medication to suppress cough is always indicated
FALSE
•Medication to suppress cough is RARELY indicated
(consider if cough is affecting sleep)
Which lower respiratory tract pathogens account for the majority of acute bronchitis cases?
Influenza virus
Adenovirus
Which 2 common cold viruses cause acute bronchitis?
Rhinovirus and coronavirus
Acute bronchitis- Which pathogens are seen in children?
- Similar pathogens to adults:
- Common cold viruses (rhinovirus and coronavirus)
- LRT pathogens (influenza virus and adenovirus)
- Parainfluenza virus
Primary bacterial etiology for acute bronchitis appears to be common or rare?
Rare
(secondary bacterial infections may be involved)
______________ appears to be a frequent cause of acute bacterial bronchitis_
Mycoplasma pneumoniae
(“Walking Pneumonia”)
The following microorganisms are causative agents of what condition?
- Chlamydophila pneumoniae
- B. pertussis (agent responsible for whooping cough)
- S. pneumoniae, Streptococcus species, Staphylococcus species, and Haemophilus species, Moraxella catarrhalis, Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Acute Bronchitis
If acute bronchitis is found to be from the following organisms, what does this likely represent?
- S. pneumoniae
- Streptococcus species
- Staphylococcus species
- Haemophilus species
- Moraxella catarrhalis
- Mycobacterium tuberculosis
probably represent contamination by normal flora of the upper respiratory tract rather than true pathogens
What is the most common cause of acute bronchiolitis?
Respiratory Synctial Virus (RSV)
What patient population does acute bronchiolitis mostly affect?
- Mostly affects infants during their first year of life
- Usually self-limiting viral illness in a healthy infant
What is the treatment approach for a generally healthy baby with acute bronchiolitis?
- Can be followed as outpatient
- Treat fever
- Oral Fluids
- Observe closely for evidence of respiratory deterioration
What is the treatment approach for children severely affected by acute bronchiolitis?
- oxygen therapy
- IV fluids
- In a subset of patients:
- aerosolized bronchodilators
- Consider tx w/ ribavirin
What does the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended regarding the routine use of ribavirin in children severely affected by acute bronchiolitis?
The do not recommend routine use of ribavirin
Acute Bronchiolitis treatment approach:
Which patients might benefit from tx w/ ribavirin?
Patients with:
- Bronchopulmonary dysplasia
- Congenital heart disease
- Prematurity
- Immunodeficiency