Upper Respiratory Infections Flashcards
Bronchitis: Define
Bronchitis is the inflammation of the bronchus.
Bronchitis: Define: Symptoms & Treatment
Symptoms: Lose, rattly cough
If Bacterial Bronchitis: Wet Cough for over 1 month - and to be treated with antibiotics.
Bronchiolitis: Define
Bronchiolitis is the inflammation of the bronchioles.
Bronchiolitis: Symptoms
Wheeze, Breathlessness, Cough
Signs
Bronchiolitis: Treatment
Oxygen Saturation
NPA
Tracheitis: Define
Tracheitis is the inflammation of the trrachea
Tracheitis: Symptoms
Fever
Unwell
Tracheitis: Treatment
Augmentin
Coryza (Common Cold): Symptoms
Sore/runny nose Sore throat Sneezing Pyrexia Malaise Tiredness
Croup: Cause
Parainfluenza 1
Croup: Symptoms
Barking cough
Stridor
Croup: Treatment
Oral Dexamethansone
Sinusitis: Define
Inflammation of the sinuses
Sinusitis: Symptoms
Facial Pain Facial Tenderness Fever Rhinorrhea Headache
Sinusitis: Treatment
Streaming
Topical Corticosteroids
Nasal Decongestants