URTI in children Flashcards
What are some common viral infective agents (6)
adenovirus influenza A, B Para'flu I, III RSV Rhinovirus
what are some common bacterial infective agents(5)
H influenza M catarrhalis (mycoplasma) (s aureus) Streptococci
what is Rhinitis
Non-allergic rhinitis is inflammation of the inside of the nose that is not caused by an allergy.
What happens to cause rhinitis
result of swollen blood vessels and a build of of fluid in the tissues of the nose
the swelling blocks the nasal cavity and stimulates the mucus glands in the nose resulting in the symptoms of a blocked nose
is ottis media a viral or bacterial infection
primary viral infection
what can happen in ottis media in relation to the inner ear
spontaneous rupture of the ear drum
can antibiotic treatment help ottis media
no, generally antibiotic treatment doesnt help
what antibiotic is best avoided in cases where the patient could have glandular fever
amoxycillin
if a patient has tonsilitis/pharyngitis what is the recommended treatment
either nothing or give penicillin for 10 days
what virus is Croup caused by
Para’flu I
is Croup rare
no it is a common URTI in children
what are characteristic symptoms of Croup
stridor on inhalation
hoarse voice
barking cough
what would you give as treatment for Croup
oral dexamethasone
what bacteria causes epiglottitis
H.influenzae Type B
how common is epiglottitis
it is rare
