Upper respiratory tract infections -Childer Flashcards
What is the scientific name for croup?
Laryngotracheobronchitis
What are the VIRAL infective agents for URTI`s?
Adenovirus Influenza A,B Para`Flu 1, 3 RSV Rhinovirus
What are the BACTERIAL infective agents for URTI`s?
H influenzae M catarrhalis (Mycoplasma) (s aureus) Streptococci B haemaolytic- S pyogenes Non- haemolyic, S pneumoniae
What illness can Rhinitis prodrome?
- Pneumonia, bronchiolitis
- Mengingitis
- Septicaemia
What is the clinical signs of Otitis media?
Erythema
Bulging drum
Describe some features of Otitis Media
- Common, self limiting
- Primary viral infection
- Secondary infection with Pneumococcus/ h`flu
- Spontaneous rupture of drum
How long does an ear ache generally last?
3-9 days
How do you tell if a throat infection is viral or bacterial?
Only way to tell is from a cuture
Why reason should you not prescribe amoxycillin?
On the off chance its epistein barr
Can you tell the difference between EBV/Group A strep by looking in throat?
NO
How long does a sore throat normally last?
2-7 days
Describe epiglottitis
- Caused by H. Influenzae type B
- Rare
- Toxic
- Stridor + drooling
How do you treat epiglottitis?
Intubation and antibiotics
Describe Croup
- Caused by Para`flu 1
- Common
- Coryza++, Stridor, hoarse voice, “barking cough”
How do you treat croup?
Oral dexamethasone
