Notes in 04_Bronchitis

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Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Bronchitis}} is {{c2::an infection and inflammation of the endobronchial layer (larger airways) which usually follows an URTI and lasts for 4 we…
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Acute Bronchitis}} is {{c2::inflammation of bronchi for no more than 3 weeks}}
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Chronic Bronchitis}} is {{c2::cough productive of sputum in most days at least 3 consecutive months for 2 or more consecutive years, which is a …
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Bronchitis}} {{c1::Sore throat}} {{c1::Rattly cough +/- sputum}} {{c1::Wheeze/crepitations}} {{c1::Chest pain when coughing}} {{…
Published	02/10/2024	Causative Organisms of Bronchitis {{c1::Viral (e.g. rhinovirus, adenovirus, influenza, parainfluenza)}} {{c1::Strep. pneumoniae}} {{c1::Haemophilus in…
Published	02/10/2024	80% of cases of Bronchitis are of {{c1::Viral}} origin
Published	02/10/2024	In Bronchitis, consider investigations such as {{c1::blood tests (e.g. CRP/WCC)}} and {{c1::blood culture}} if systemically unwell patient
Published	02/10/2024	A CXR may be done in cases of Bronchitis to exclude {{c1::pneumonia}}
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Bacterial Bronchitis First line: {{c1::5-day course of oral doxycycline}} First line in pregnancy: {{c1::5-day course of oral amoxicillin…
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Viral Bronchitis {{c1::Simple analgesia (Paracetamol, NSAIDs)}} {{c1::Supportive management (Hydration, Nutrition, Rest, Bronchodilators)…
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