URTI in children Flashcards

1
Q

What is important to consider when handing out antibiotics

A

Does harm outweigh the benefits:
Diarrhoea
Oral thrush
Nappy rash
Allergic reaction
Multi resistance

MANDO

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2
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What is Rhinitis

A

Winter months
Self-limiting condition
Prodrome to other illnesses
Review if not sure

(prodrome = early symptom indicating onset of disease or illness)

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3
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What other illnesses can rhinitis prodrome to

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Pneumonia
Bronchiolitis
Meningitis
Septicaemia

MPBS

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4
Q

What is otitis media

A

Common & self-limiting
Red ear
Primary Viral infection
Secondary infection with pneumococcus/H’flu
Rupture of ear drum

Anti-biotics dont help

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5
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what do the normal durations of earaches look like

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6
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How do you relieve symptoms of otitis media

A

Anelgesia

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7
Q

What is tonsilitis/pharyngitis

A

Common
Can be viral/bacterial
Investigation- Throat swab

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8
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What is the relief for Tonsillitis/pharyngitis

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-Viral=nothing
- Bacterial= 10 days penicillin
- Do NOT give amoxycillin= rush if patient has EBV

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9
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What is the diference between croup/epiglottis

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