Term
Acute bronchitis is almost always self-limiting and many cases (~50%) are viral. If bacterial, common etiologies are?
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Definition
M. pneumonia
S. pneumonia
H. influenza
M. Catarrhalis |
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Term
Acute Bronchitis - expect cough to last 2 weeks. Usually viral and so antibiotics are generally not indicated. Recommend what? |
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Definition
| antitussive +/- inhaled bronchodilators |
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Term
| When to suspect persistent cough/pertusis (whopping cough) |
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Definition
| 10-20% of adults with cough > 14 days have pertusis. |
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Term
| How to treat persistent cough/pertusis (whopping cough) |
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Definition
Erythromycin estolate 500mg QID x 14 days
SMX/TMP DS 1 tab BID x 14 days
Clarithromycin 500 mg BID or 1 gm ER daily x 7 days |
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Term
| For severe acute bacterial exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis? |
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Definition
Inhaled anticholinergic bronchodilator plus oral corticosteroids, taper over 2 weeks. |
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