Bacterial tracheitis Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What is bacterial tracheitis classically caused by?
A
S. aureus following a viral URTI
URTI stands for upper respiratory tract infection.
2
Q
What symptom suggests upper airway narrowing in a patient with bacterial tracheitis?
A
Stridor
3
Q
What symptom suggests against epiglottitis in a patient with bacterial tracheitis?
A
No drooling
4
Q
What clinical finding differentiates bacterial tracheitis from croup?
A
Does not improve with racemic epinephrine
5
Q
What ability distinguishes bacterial tracheitis from peritonsillar abscess?
A
Can fully open the mouth without difficulty
6
Q
Fill in the blank: Bacterial tracheitis is often seen after a _______.
A
viral URTI
