URTI's - Children

Question 1

What are the common viral infective agents of URTI’s in children?

Answer 1

Adenovirus 
Influenza A, B
Para'flu I, III
RSV 
Rhinovirus

Question 2

What are the common bacterial infective agents of URTI’s in children?

Answer 2

H influenzae
M catarrhalis 
Mycoplasma 
S aureus 
Streptococci 
B haemolytic S pyogenes
Non-haemolytic S pneumoniae

Question 3

What is Rhinitis?

Answer 3

Irritation and inflammation of the mucous membrane inside the nose

Question 4

How often is it normal for a child to have rhinitis?

Answer 4

5-10 times per year, usually in the winter months

Question 5

How is rhinitis treated?

Answer 5

It is self limiting

Question 6

How long does rhinitis normally last?

Answer 6

Up to 16 days

Question 7

What is the cause of Epiglottitis?

Answer 7

H. influenzae type B

Question 8

What are the symptoms of epiglottitis?

Answer 8

Stridor and drooling

Question 9

What is the treatment for epiglottitis?

Answer 9

Intubation and antibiotics

Question 10

What is Croup caused by?

Answer 10

Para’flu I

Question 11

What are the symptoms of Croup?

Answer 11

Stridor,
Hoarse voice
Barking cough

Question 12

How is Croup treated?

Answer 12

Oral dexamethasone

Question 13

What is otitis media?

Answer 13

A group of inflammatory diseases of the middle ear