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LRTI Flashcards

1
Q

Give at least 3 examples of lower URTI?

A 
Acute bronchitis
Exacerbation of COPD
Pneumonia
Bronchiectasis
Lung abscess
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2
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What is bronchiectasis?

A

Dilated or damaged bronchi

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3
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Give at least 3 examples of causes for bronchiectasis?

A

Idiopathic
Immotile cilia syndrome
Cystic fibrosis
Childhood infections (i.e. Measles)

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4
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What are the 2 main signs of bronchiectasis?

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Chronic cough

Large amounts of sputum production

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5
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What are 2 signs upon examination of bronchiectasis?

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Finger clubbing

Course inspiratory crepitations

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6
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What are the 2 main microorganisms involved in bronchiectasis?

A

H.influenzae

S.aureus

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What are 3 investigations that should be performed to identify bronchiectasis?

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HRCT Thorax
Sputum culture
Serum immunoglobulins

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What non-drug related treatment can be provided for patients with bronchiectasis?

A

Chest physiotherapy

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9
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What drug treatment is NEEDED for bronchiectasis?

A

Antibiotics

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10
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What treatment may be required for bronchiectasis for alleviating symptoms?

A

Inhaled B2 agonist and corticosteroids

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11
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What are 3 symptoms of tracheitis in children?

A

Fever
Croup
Biphasic stridor

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12
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What are 2 symptoms of bronchitis in children?

A

Rattly cough with URTI

Post-tussive vomit

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13
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What age group does bronchiolitis commonly affect?

A

Infants

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14
Q

What are 3 symptoms of bronchiolitis in infants?

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Nasal stuffiness
Tachypnoea
Poor feeding

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15
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What 2 symptoms differentiates pneumonia in children to URTIs?

A

Crepitations

High fever

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16
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What are the first and second line choices for community acquired pneumonia in children?

A

1st: Oral amoxicillin
2nd: Oral macrolide

17
Q

For the majority of respiratory tract infections in children are antibiotics indicated?

A

No

18
Q

What is empyaema?

A

Extension of infection into the pleural space

19
Q

How does empyaema typically arise in children?

A

As a complication of pneumonia

20
Q

What is the 2 mainstays for treating empyaema in children?

A

Antibiotics

Drainage

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