Upper Respiratory Tract Infections Flashcards

1
Q

Name some common URTIs?

A
Tonsilitis
Coryza
Infectious Mononucleosis (MONO)
Laryngotracheobronchitis (Croup)
Laryngitis
Epiglotitis
Sinusitis
Ottis Media
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2
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What causes acute epiglottitis?

A

Haemofilus influenzae type B
Type A B-haemolytic Strep. Pyogenes
Sometimes viruses

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3
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What is Coryza?

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The common cold, inflammation of the mucous memebrane inthe nose

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4
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What is croup?

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A generally viral infection causing swelling in the windpipe leading to breathing prpblems and hoarse voice

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What are the signs of Otitis Media?

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A bulging eardrum

Red (erythema) eardrum, instead of the usual pink

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6
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How should we treat Otitis Media?

A

With analgesia (pain relief)

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7
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Why dont we bother with antibiotics for for most cases of Otitis Media?

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They make no difference in most cases because theyre viral. And so cause more side effects (e.g. diarrhoea) than they help.

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8
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How would we treat bacterial tonsilitis/pharyngitis?

A

Penicillin

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9
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Why wouldnt we give Amoxicillin for Tonsilitis/Pharyngitis?

A

Because if its caused by ebstein-Barr Virus then it would cause an amoxicillin rash

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What causes Croup?

A

Parainfluenza Type 1

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11
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Compare the prevalence of Croup and Epiglottitis:

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Croup is quite common whereas epiglottitis is rare

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12
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What causes epiglottitis?

A

Haemophilis Influenzae Type B

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13
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Compare the wellness of people with croup & epiglottitis?

A

Croup sufferers appear well and healthy

Epiglottitis sufferers are described as “toxic” they are visibly ill

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14
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What are the symptoms of Croup?

A

Stridor
Hoarse voice
Barking Cough

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What are the symptoms of Epiglottitis?

A

Stridor

Drooling

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16
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How do we treat croup?

A

Oral Dexamethasone (a steroid)

17
Q

Treatment for Epiglottitis?

A

Intubation and antibiotics

18
Q

How long does Croup tend to last?

A

Around 3 Days

19
Q

Name some common Viruses causing upper respiratory tract infections

A
Ebstein Barr (EBV)
Adenovirus
Influenza A & B
Parainfluenza 1 & 3
Respiratory Syncytial (RSV)
Rhinovirus
20
Q

Name some common bacteria causing uppe rrespiratory tract infections?

A
HAemophilus Influenzae
Moraxella Catarrhalis
Mycoplasma
Staph Aureaus
Strep Pyogenes
Strep Pneumoniae
21
Q

Remember

A

Almost all URTIs are self-limiting (generally viral)

And antibiotics dont usually do any good