Respiratory: Infection

Question 1

What is included in the centor criteria for acute tonsillitis?

Answer 1

1. Exudate
2. Tender anterior lymphadenopathy
3. Fever
4. Cough

Question 2

What is bronchiectasis?

Answer 2

Permanent dilatation of the airways secondary to chronic infection or inflammation. Can be post infective (TB, measles, pertussis, pneumonia)
CF
Lung cancer
Immune deficiency