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Flashcards in Acute Bronchitis Deck (8)
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1
Q

what is it

A

irritated and inflamed bronchi

preceded by coryza

2
Q

what are the causes

A

influenza

common cold virus

3
Q

what are the symptoms

A

hacking productive cough with thick yellow-grey sputum
tightness in chest
transient wheeze
slight fever

4
Q

how is it treated

A

home care - fluids etc

5
Q

when are antibiotics given and which ones

A

if vulnerable
1st line - amoxicillin
2nd line - doxycycline

6
Q

what are complications

A

pneumonia
bacterial infection with strep pneumoniae or H.influenzae is common sequel esp in smokers/COPD
may cause respiratory acidosis

7
Q

what is normally found on examination in an acute exacebation

A

crackles, cyanosed, oedema, wheeze, dyspnoea

8
Q

what is treatments of acute exacerbation

A

said antibiotics, bronchodilator inhalers, short course of steroids