Lung - Conditions Flashcards
1
Q
A chest cold is called?
A
Acute bronchitis
2
Q
What causes an acute bronchitis?
A
A viral infection 95% of the time
3
Q
What added sounds are seen in acute bronchitis?
A
Early crackles (large airway crackles and wheezes.
4
Q
In acute bronchitis, do the crackles clear with coughing?
A
yes
5
Q
What would the ribcage movements be with acute bronchitis?
A
Equal bilaterally
6
Q
Bronchopneumonia is usually caused by what?
A
A bacterial infection
