Upper respiratory tract infections - children Flashcards

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If the child is well what type of infection is it?

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Viral

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If the child is quite ill what type of infection is it?

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Bacterial

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What is Rhinitis?

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It is irritation and inflammation of the mucous membrane inside the nose.

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What other illnesses could Rhinitis be a prodrome of?

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  • Pneumonia, bronchiolitis
  • Meningitis
  • Septicaemia
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5
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What is otitis media?

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Otitis media is a group of inflammatory diseases of the middle ear.

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Features of Otitis media

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  • Common, self-limiting
  • Very red
  • Primary viral infection
  • Secondary infection with Pneumococcus/ H’flu
  • Antibiotic treatment usually doesn’t help
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Tonsillitis & Pharyngitis

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Pharyngitis and tonsillitis are infections in the throat that cause inflammation.

If the tonsils are primarily affected, it is called tonsillitis. If the throat is primarily affected, it is called pharyngitis.

  • It is possible for a child to have both.
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8
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What antibiotic should you not give for tonsillitis/pharyngitis?

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Amoxycillin

-Give either nothing or 10 days penicillin

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9
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Is tonsillitis viral or bacterial?

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Most cases are Viral

- However some can be caused by bacterial infections, mainly group A streptococcus bacteria..

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What is Croup (laryngotracheobronchitis)?

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A type of respiratory infection that is usually caused by a virus.
- Leads to swelling inside the trachea, which interferes with normal breathing.

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Features of Croup (LTB)

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  • Parainfluenza I
  • Common
  • Coryza, stridor, hoarse voice, ‘barking’ cough
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12
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What is used to treat Croup (LTB)?

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Oral dexamethasone

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What is Epiglottitis?

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Epiglottitis is inflammation of the epiglottis—the flap at the base of the tongue that keeps food from going into the trachea (windpipe).

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Features of Epiglottitis

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  • H.influenzae type B
  • Rare
  • Stridor, drooling
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What is used to treat Epiglottitis?

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Intubation and antibiotics

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Features of Epiglottitis

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  • H.influenzae type B
  • Rare
  • Stridor, drooling
17
Q

What is used to treat Epiglottitis?

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Intubation and antibiotics

18
Q

Do antibiotics help treat URTI’s?

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No they don’t usually help.

Cons usually outweigh the benefits.