Respiratory Flashcards
What is the most common LRTI in children
Acute bronchiolitis
What is the main organism cause of bronchiolitis
RSV (respiratory syncytial virus)
Clinical features of bronchiolitis
Coryza Cough Wheeze Tachypnoea Apnoea Subcostal recession Fever
Ix for bronchiolitis
Mainly clinical Dx
Rx for bronchiolitis
Nothing maximal observation minimal intervention
What is the most common organism of pneumonia
Viral
Bacterial causes of pneumonia
Mycoplasma
Haemophilus
Pneumococcas
Presentation of pneumonia
Malaise Poor feeding Cyanosis Resp. distress Tachypnoea Grunting Costal recession Cough
Ix for pneumonia
Try to avoid CXR
1st line Rx pneumonia
Amoxicillin
2nd line Rx pneumonia
Macrolide Abx
What does pertussis cause?
Whooping cough
Organism pertussis
Bordetella Pertussis
Bacterial cause
Who is pertussis dangerous in
Babies
Describe coughing in pertussis
Coughing fits
After coughing take a big deep breath in
Producing whooping sound
Ix for pertussis
Nasal swab
What is the prevention for pertussis
Vaccination
Rx for pertussis
Macrolide e.g clarithromycin
Clinical features of pertussis
Whooping cough
Rhinorrhoea (nasal congestion)
Colour change
Vomiting
When should you admit someone with pertussis
Someone <6 months
Is pertussis contagious
Yes very
How is pertussis spread
Air borne