Chronic Bronchitis - URTI

Question 1

What are the common viral pathogens for acute exacerbated chronic bronchitis (AECB)?

Answer 1

• Rhinovirus
• Coronavirus (non-Covid-19)
• Adenovirus
• Influenza
• Parainfluenza

Question 2

What are the common bacterial pathogens for AECB?

Answer 2

• Chlamydia pneumoniae
• Mycoplasma pneumoniae
• Moraxella catarrhalis
• Streptococcus pneumoniae
• Haemophilus influenzae
• Haemophilus parainfluenzae
• Enterobacteriacae
• Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Question 3

What is the common clinical presentation of AECB?

Answer 3

• Cough
• Inspiratory and expiratory rales
• Rhonchi
• Wheezing
• Prolonged expiratory phase
• Clubbing of digits and cyanosis

Question 4

(T/F) - Cough is most productive in the morning

Answer 4

TRUE

Question 5

(T/F) - Clubbing of digits and cyanosis occurs once disease is advanced

Answer 5

TRUE

Question 6

What is the best treatment advice before starting patients on medicine with chronic bronchitis?

Answer 6

Stop smoking (if applicable)

Question 7

What long-acting B2 agonists can be given to patients for chronic bronchitis?

Answer 7

• Salmeterol
• Formoterol
• Arformoterol
• Indacaterol

Question 8

What long-acting anticholinergic can be given to patients for chronic bronchitis?

Answer 8

Tiotropium

Question 9

What inhaled corticosteroids can be given to patients for chronic bronchitis?

Answer 9

• Fluticasone
• Budesonide
• Mometasone