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DIAGNOSIS SUMMARY:

Acute Bronchitis

• FACTS

  • Usually viral in most cases

  • Cough usually last >2 weeks

• SYMPTOMS

  • Cough worse in night

  • Wheezing common

  • Low grade fever

  • Productive cough

• TESTS: (to consider)

  • Chest Xray

  • Pulmonary function test

  • CBC

  • CT chest

• TREATMENT (for cough <4 weeks):

  • Cough: Antitussives like dextromethorphan

  • Congestion: Expectorant like guaifenesin

  • Wheezing: Albuterol inhaler,

  • Antibiotics: it is generally recommended against taking antibiotics for acute uncomplicated bronchitis. Although there are certain circumstances where an antibiotic may likely be needed.

• DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS:

  • Asthma exacerbation

  • Pneumonia

  • Coronavirus

  • Lung cancer

  • Pertussis

  • Bronchospasm

  • Congestive heart failure

TEST QUESTIONS:

1. Steroid Cream
2. Sitz Bath
3. Cluster Headache
4. Pronator Drift
5. End Stage Renal Disease Diet
6. Lochia Rubra
7. Beefy Red Tongue
8. Crutches
9. Medication & Juice
10. Teeth Clenching
11. HELLP Syndrome
12. Baby’s First Stool
13. AND MORE TEST QUESTIONS

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