Miscelaneous Pulmonary Dz Flashcards
1
Q
Acute Bronchitis
A
Inflammation of the large bronchioes
AKA chest cold
Most commonly viral (corona, rhino, RSV, adeno)
Bacterial (strep)
2
Q
How long does the cough usually last in acute bronchitis?
A
typically 2 weeks after infection subsides due to inflammation and repair
3
Q
Acute bronchitis presentation
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Usually starts 3-4 days after URI Fever Cough - nonproductive, then productive Malaise Hoarseness, wheezing
4
Q
Acute bronchitis mgmt
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Fluids Hand washing Consider saline neb, or albuterol if wheezing NSAIDS for fever, aches Sudafed, Mucinex Cough suppressant (guaifinasen) Consider antihistamines
5
Q
Acute BronchIOLitis
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Lower RTI that occurs in kids under 2 yrs old
Usually viral infxn that affects small airways
Wheezing, lowered O2 sats
Leading cause of hospitalization in infants and children
6
Q
Most common virus causing BronchIOLitis?
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RSV** Parainfluenza Influenza Rhinovirus Coronavirus
7
Q
Peak incidence of bronchiolitis (age)
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2-6 months
Can have it up to 5 yrs
Accounts for 60% of all lower RTI in first year of life
8
Q
Bronchiolitis presentation
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Nasal congestion/rhinorrhea Mild cough Low grade fever Progresses to.... Tachypnea, chest retractions, wheezing
9
Q
Bronchiolitis mgmt
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Resp support
fluids
antipyretics
rest
