URTI Flashcards
1
Q
Most common infection of childhood?
A
Common cold
2
Q
Classical feature?
A
Nasal discharge
3
Q
Cause of common cold?
A
Viral infection with rhinovirus
4
Q
What makes children prone to acute otitis media?
A
Short Eustachian tubes
5
Q
How do we treat pharyngitis/tonsilitis?
A
Penicillin V
6
Q
What sound do upper airway obstructions make?
A
Stridor
7
Q
What is the most common cause of croup?
A
Parainfluenza viruses
8
Q
When is the peak incidence of croup?
A
Age 2
9
Q
Croup clinical presentation?
A
Harsh stridor, hoarseness of voice, barking cough.
10
Q
Initial management of croup?
A
Oral dexamethasone, prednisolone, etc…
11
Q
What do we do if the Croup upper airway obstruction is severe?
A
Epinephrine and oxygen face mask
