Respiratory Flashcards
1
Q
What is the most common cause of bronchiolitis?
A
RSV
2
Q
What age does bronchiolitis affect?
A
most commonly: 3 months - 6 months
3
Q
Is bronchiolitis a LRTI or URTI?
A
LRTI
4
Q
What is the treatment for bronchiolitis?
A
Supportive O2, nasogastric feeds
5
Q
What are the symptoms of bronchiolitis?
A
Cough, fever, wheeze
6
Q
What is the most likely causative organism of croup?
A
Parainfluenza viruses
7
Q
What kind of cough does croup present with?
A
Barking cough!
8
Q
What is the use of steroid treatment in croup?
A
Helps with oedema but does not treat infection
9
Q
What should you be concerned about in croup?
A
Floppy epiglottis; can cause airway obstruction
10
Q
What does croup look like on an x-ray?
A
wine bottle sign or steeple sign
