respiratory tract infections in children Flashcards
what are some common URTI’s in children ?
rhinitis
otitis media
thonsilitis/pharyngitis
croup(laryngotracheobronchiatis)
describe rhinitis
occurs during winter months
self limiting condition that could lead to other illnesses
describe otitis media
primary viral infection
spontaneous rupture of ear drum
redness
describe tonsilitis/pharyngitis
either viral or bacterial
throat swab required
if viral do nothing, if bacterial 10 day penicillin but do not give amoxycillin
what symptoms would children with strep throat present?
scarlet fever (faint pink rash with sores) and pailour around the mouth
what are symptoms of croup in children?
cough and stridor
what would you use to treat coup in children?
dexamethasone
what are the principles of management in lower respiratory tract infections ?
make diagnosis
asses patient (oxygenation, hydration and nutrition)
decide to treat or not
what are the common LRTI in children?
bronchitis
bronchiolitis
pneumonia
symptoms of bronchitis in children?
loose rattly cough with URTI
post-tussive vomit
no wheeze or crackles
whats the peak for bronchiolitis ?
3 days
what is bronchiolitis caused by and what are the symptoms ?
caused respiratory sensitive virus (RSV)
nasal stuffiness, tachypnea, poor feeding, crackles+/-wheeze
would you use antibiotics to treat bronchiolitis?
no
