Acute Bronchitis

Question 1

acute bronchitis

Answer 1

inflammation of the bronchi

Question 2

risk factors

Answer 2

virus
smoking
inhalation of fumes
smoke
allergens

Question 3

signs

Answer 3

cough
chest pain
fever
headache tired
sore throat
runny nose

Question 4

investigations

Answer 4

clinical

Question 5

management

Answer 5

analgesia
good fluid intake
cough medicine
antibiotics

Question 6

when would you introduce antibiotics

Answer 6

severely unwell
pre-existing co-morbidities
CRP - 20-100
CRP>100 offer immediately

Question 7

complication

Answer 7

pneumonia

Question 8

what antibiotic is used

Answer 8

doxycycline

Question 9

acute bronchitis vs pneumonia features

Answer 9

systemic features tend to be absent

chest examination normal except a wheeze

Question 10

what antibiotic is used in children and pregnant women

Answer 10

amoxicillin