Pulmonology (Alice) (12%) Flashcards
acute bronchiolitis in peds is mc caused by
RSV
3 sx of acute bronchiolitis
tachypnea
respiratory distress
wheezing
dx for acute bronchiolitis
nasal wash culture and assay
CXR findings of acute bronchiolitis
normal bro!
only tx that improves sx of bronchiolitis
O2
indications for hospitalization w. RSV infxn (6)
O2 sat 95-96%
< 3 mo old
RR > 70
nasal flaring
retractions
atelectasis on CXR
med NOT recommended for bronchiolitis in previously well kiddos
systemic steroids
med for RSV if kid has severe lung/heart dz or is immunocompromised
ribavarin
prophylaxis for RSV for high risk kiddos (immunocompromised, lung dz, premature, neuromuscular d.o)
palivizumab
2 PMH findings associated w. asthma
eczema
seasonal rhinitis
spirometry findings of asthma (2)
FEV1:FVC < 80%
FEV increase > 10% after bronchodilator
tx for asthma
tx for acute asthma attack (3)
O2
nebulized SABA/SAMA
steroids
what is this showing
steeple sign -> croup
narrowing of the trachea in the subglottic region
croup is caused by _ virus
and is mc in _ year olds
parainfluenza
3-6 mo
tx for croup
supportive
severe: IVF, nebulized racemic epi, steroids
growth retadation
recurrant PNA
chronic diarrhea/steatorrhea
cystic fibrosis
PE findings of CF
scattered ronchi bilat
dullness to percussion
mild hepatomegaly
mild LE edema
3 CXR findings of CF
focal atelectasis
mucus plugging
hyperinflation
dx for CF
sweat chloride test