Respiratory Flashcards
what type of infection is otitis media?
primary viral infection
secondary infection - pneumococcus/haemophilis influ
what do you do in tonsilitis? NOT do?
nothing or 10 days penicillin
DO NOT GIVE AMOXICILLIN
what causes croup? treatment?
parainfluenza 1
oral dexamethasone
what causes epiglottitis? treatment?
Haemophilus influenzea
intubation and antibiotics
Bronchitis symptoms?
loose rattly cough
post-tussive vomiting
chest FREE from wheeze
child well
bronchitis red flags?
<6m more than 4y
static weight
associated SOB when not coughing
what causes bronchiolitis?
respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
parainfluenzae III
symptoms bronchiolitis?
nasal stuffiness
tachypnoea
poor feeding
what makes bacterial infection cause unlikely?
wheeze
what are the symptoms of Pertussis?
coughing fits
vomiting and colour change
treament for pertussis?
oxygenation, hydration, nutrition
oral amoxicillin only if you need to
how do you confirm a diagnosis of asthma?
trail of ICS
2 month inhaler holiday
what are the genes involved in asthma?
ADAM33
ORMDL3
asthma symptoms?
SOB at rest
cough - dry, nocturnal
atopic signs
parent asthma
what are the 4 asthma treatment goals?
minimal symptoms during the day and night
minimal need for reliever medication
no attacks
no limitation of physical activity
