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Normal course of illness for URI
Acute otitis media def
infection and inflammation of
the middle ear

behind the tympanic membrane/eardrum
S.S., an 8 mo old WF who attends day care, was
treated 3 days ago with amoxicillin 80mg/kg/d x10
days. She is not improving clinically and has a
fever of 38°C. What is the best treatment option at
this point?

1. Continue same treatment
2. Change to amoxicillin
90mg/kg/d
3. Change to amoxicillin/clav
90mg/kg/d
4. Change to cefuroxime
3. Change to amoxicillin/clav
90mg/kg/d
Otitis media with effusion:
accumulation of liquid in
the middle ear cavity without signs/symptoms of
acute infection

fluid behind the tympanic membrane
Tympanic membrane (TM):
ear drum
Otalgia:
ear pain
purulent discharge through perforation of
TM or tympanostomy tubes

it can come through the tympanic membrane if it burst
Epidemiology AOM
T/F are URTI including acute bronchitis viral?
True
Respiratory mucosa
Middle ear shares same as nose and
nasopharynx

that is why the sane bacteria causes infections in both
Eustachian tube
can otitis media with effusion decrease hearing
yep
risk factors for AOM
Sex (male)
if a baby gets an ear infection at _____ they are more likely to have re-current ear infections
< 6 months
Anatomy of adult and child eustachian tubes
pic of eustacian tubes
Etiology of AOM
Typically viral in origin
most common bacterial pathogens of AOM
Less common pathogens of AOM
Tympanocentesis:
identification of
pathogen through aspiration of middle ear
contents

only way to determine type of bacteria

not done all that often
Clinical Presentation of AOM
Diagnosis requires 3 elements
1. Recent onset (just need one of these)
how can you tell a baby has otalgia
pulling on ear, crying, not sleeping
Complications of AOM
Prevention of AOM
Treatment: Symptomatic Otalgia
what is the APAP dose in infants
10-15 mg/kg/dose (max 4 doses/day)
what is the ibuprofen dose for infants
5-10 mg/kg/dose (max 4 doses per day)
at what age is ibuprofen ok
> 6 months
Treatment:
Antibiotics vs Observation for AOM
pros of using antibiotics for AOM
cons of using antibiotics for AOM
Observation: Wait and See Rx for AOM
when do most AOM infections resolve
within 72 hours
Antibiotic Considerations for AOM
Activity and Bacterial Resistance for AOM
if an infant has the following risk factors what would be first choice antibiotic

day care attendance, antibiotics within
30 days, age <2yrs, frequent AOM
augmentin
if a patient is suspected to have Beta-lactamase production by H. influenzaem, M. catarrhalis:
what is the first choice antibiotic
augmentin
Efficacy and Middle Ear
Concentrations of antibiotics
Efficacy requires adequate middle ear fluid
concentrations
Tolerability: Taste of antibiotics for kids (FYI)
Tolerability: Side Effects for antibiotics used for AOM
what is a good counceling point to a parent using amox for their kid
use a protective barrier such as aquafor to prevent diaper rash from diarrhea
if the child has AOM and is <6 months what is the treatment options
certain diagnosis and uncertaindiagnsis
antibiotics only, becasue more likely to get re-current infections
if the child has AOM and is 6 months-1 year what are the treatment options
certain diagnosis
antibiotics if have the 3 elements of diagnosis

uncertain diagnosis
observation (unless severe then antibiotics)
if the child has AOM and is >/= 2 years what are the treatment options
certain diagnosis
obeservation (unless severe)

uncertain diagnosis
observation
Clinical Presentation of AOM
Diagnosis requires 3 elements
1. Recent onset
treatment guidelines for AOM
***Consider amox/clav 1st line for children in
day care and those that took antibiotics within
last 30 days
what is the dose for non-severe AOM in children
amox 80-90mg/kg/day

usually given BID
what route is ceftriaxone given for AOM in children
IM
what do you do if you have antibiotic failure after 72 hours for AOM
switch antiobiobist if started on amox go to augmentin
follow up for AOM
Persistent/Recurrent Otitis Media
Tympanostomy Tubes
best for thos ein daycare, hearing loss in both ears, or less than 3

the fall out with growth

used in recurring ear infections in the middle ear

a small incision is made in the ear drum, then fluid if present is removed, small tube is placed in tympanic membrane

allows for fluid to drain
can give antibiotic drops
Adenotonsillectomy
removal of the adenoids to create space

Did not reduce recurrent AOM vs watchful
waiting in children 2-8yrs
S.S., an 8 mo old WF who attends day care, was
treated 3 days ago with amoxicillin 80mg/kg/d
x10days. She is not improving clinically and has a fever of 38°C. What is the best treatment option at
this point?

1. Continue same treatment
2. Change to amoxicillin
90mg/kg/d
3. Change to amoxicillin/clav
90mg/kg/d
4. Change to cefuroxime
3. Change to amoxicillin/clav
90mg/kg/d

pic of sinuses
at what age do the frontal sinuses appear
12
at what age do the ethmoid sinuses appear
present at birth
at what age do sphenoid sinuses appear
3-7
Sinusitis
inflammation of the paranasal sinus
mucosa
Also called rhinosinusitis, ABRS
Acute sinusitis:
< 4 weeks duration
Subacute sinusitis:
4-12 weeks duration
Recurrent sinusitis:
4 or more episodes/year, each lasting > 7 days with complete resolution between episodes
Chronic sinusitis:
> 12 weeks duration
Epidemiology sinusitis
Risk Factors sinusitis
Pathogenesis: ABRS
Clinical Presentation ABRS
time course of sinusitis
how long does it typically take for all the symptoms to resomve from sinusitis
10-14 days

if it presists longer than that suspect bacterial infection
Diagnosis sinusitus
Transillumination fo sinusitis
A light source is placed along the infraorbital rim,
and the hard palate is inspected.

not a very good way to see the maxilary sinus
Treatment goals of sinusitis
Treatment of sinusitus
Adult Symptomatic Pharmacotherapy of sinusitis
Adult Antibiotic Guidelines for sinusitis
Alternatives: Macrolides and FQ for sinusitis (FYI)
Pediatric Symptomatic
Pharmacotherapy of sinusitis
Pediatric Antibiotic Guidelines mild sinusitis
Pediatric Antibiotic Guidelines for sinusitis Moderate disease OR
antibiotics in last 4-6w
Pediatric Antibiotic Guidelines for sinusitis ß-lactam
allergic
Follow-Up for sinusitis
M.L. is a 14 y/o male who presents to his PCP with a
two-week history of HA, runny nose, and purulent
nasal discharge complicated by tooth pain and now
colored nasal discharge. He has failed decongestants.
What would be the best antibiotic treatment for ML at
this time?
1. Amoxicillin
2. Azithromycin
3. TMP-SMX DS
4. Cephalexin
1. Amoxicillin
1000-1500 mg BID
Bronchitis:
inflammatory condition of the
tracheobronchial tree that is usually
associated with a generalized respiratory
infection
Bronchitis Epidemiology
Pathogenesis bronchitis
Bronchitis Viral Etiology
Bronchitis Bacterial Etiology
Bronchitis Clinical Presentation
Bronchitis physical exam
Data on bronchitis
Symptomatic Treatment of bronchitis
Honey for
Cough in bronchitits
how old does a kid have to be to have honey
1 year
if a kid is less than 1 and has a bad cough what do you do
REFER
Bronchitis
Herbal Option:
Pelargonium Sidoides
Herbal supplement with some data for acute
bronchitis
Antibiotic Treatment and bronchitis
B.R. is a 34 y/o male presenting to his PCP with a
3 day history of cough, sore throat and HA. He
has taken acetaminophen for the HA and sore
throat and is now requesting antibiotics. What
would be the best treatment for BR at this time?

a) Azithromycin
b) Doxycycline
c) Albuterol MDI
d) Tussionex cough
syrup
c) Albuterol MDI
Possible etiology
Acute Pharyngitis
One of the most common illnesses for which patients visit primary care physicians
7 million adults/year
Even more common in children
Twice the rate of office visits of any other infectious disease
Cases occur year-round
Most viral infections in fall and spring
Most bacterial infections in winter and early spring
Acute Pharyngitis also known as
bacterial strep throat
Viral Etiology of Acute Pharyngitis
Viral etiology in ~50% of cases
Usually in conjunction with colds or influenza
Pharyngitis occurs along with other typical “cold” symptoms
Rhinovirus 20%
Coronavirus ≥5%
Adenoviros 5%
Herpes simplex virus 4%
Influenza, parainfluenza viruses 4-5%
Misc. viruses (EBV, CMV, HIV, etc.) <1-2%
Bacterial strep throat
Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A strep, “strep throat”)
15-30% of cases in children 5-15 years of age
5% of cases in adults
Accounts for great majority of bacterial causes
Spread through aerosolized nasal or oropharyngeal secretions
Misc. streptococci (Groups C and G -hemolytic streptococci) in 5-10% of cases
Other bacteria, Mycoplasma, Chlamydophila involved in small percentage of cases
Unknown etiology in ~30% of cases
what is the most common bacteria to cause acute pharyngitis
Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A strep, “strep throat”)
alpha hemolyis strep
partial
beta strep
complete
group a strep
gama strep
nothing
Complications of Acute Streptococcal Pharyngitis
Peritonsillar, oropharyngeal abscesses
Peritonsillar cellulitis
Pneumonia, bacteremia with metastatic infections(goes throughout the body)
Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (pyogenes is a toxin producer and the body produces an overwhelming response to the toxin)
Acute rheumatic fever
3% of cases of streptococcal pharyngitis
May result in severe valvular damage, heart failure
Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis (PSGN)
May occur in up to 10-15% of cases
Most cases asymptomatic or very minor
WANT TO PREVENT THESE COMPLICATIONS
Complications of Acute Streptococcal Pharyngitis: Scarlet fever
Mediated by streptococcal exotoxins A, B, and C
Desquamating rash which begins on upper trunk & neck, then spreads over trunk and extremities (skin is sloughing off)
Face, palms and soles of feet usually spared
“Strawberry tongue”\

looks like toxic shock syndrom, toxins get into the blood stream and causes generalized complimcations

TOXIN MEDIATED
Complications of Acute Streptococcal Pharyngitis: Acute Rheumatic Fever
Characterized by inflammatory lesions of the heart, joints, and CNS
Appears to be related to “molecular mimicry” which elicits a chronic autoimmune response over months to years Igs produced against bacteria but they then start targeting the body)
“Heart reactive antibodies” (HRA) are initially targeted against bacterial M protein, other proteins, or polysaccharides
These HRA cross-react with connective tissues of the myocardium, joints, blood vessels, and subcutaneous tissues
May result in severe myocarditis, valvular damage, heart failure
chronic inflammation of the valves leads to heart failure

this is usually a delayed response (months-years)
Acute Pharyngitis: Clinical Signs/Symptoms: Viral pharyngitis
Sore, scratchy, irritated throat
Cough, rhinorrhea, post-nasal discharge present
Fever modest if any (usually absent), mild edema and erythema of pharynx
Acute Pharyngitis: Clinical Signs/Symptoms Streptococcal pharyngitis
Streptococcal pharyngitis
Abrupt onset of pain, edema, & inflammation of pharynx with odynophagia
Pharyngeal membrane = fiery red with grayish-yellow exudates
Tender, enlarged cervical lymph nodes, usually at angle of jaw
Often marked fever of 1030F or higher
Leukocytosis common
Headache, chills, malaise, abdominal pain common
Potentially manifestations of scarlet fever (exotoxin mediated)
Diagnosis of Acute Pharyngitis
Distinction of viral vs. streptococcal infection important to avoid unnecessary antibiotic use
Diagnosis of streptococcal infection based on positive clinical findings plus positive lab test (fast)
Clinical = four major criteria
Presence of tonsillar exudates
Presence of swollen anterior cervical lymph nodes
History of fever (102-103)
Lack of cough or other “cold” symptoms
Lab = + rapid antigen detection test (“throat swab”)
Can be done in minutes, ≥95% specificity
does viral pharyngitis have a cough
yes
does bacterial pharyngitis have a cough
no nor will you have cold symptoms
Treatment of Acute Streptococcal Pharyngitis gaols of therpay
Prevention of acute rheumatic fever
Prevention of suppurative complications
Improvement in clinical signs/symptoms
Rapid decrease in infectivity to reduce transmission
Treatment of Acute Streptococcal Pharyngitis antibiotics
Antibiotics
DOC = penicillin VK x 10 days
Alternatives = erythromycin or first-generation cephalosporin x 10 days
Many antibiotic classes could potentially be useful in the treatment of streptococcal pharyngitis, but have not been proven to prevent or decrease occurrence of complications (e.g. rheumatic fever, PSGN)

longer course of therapy to truely irradicate the infection and prevent complications
Non-drug Therapy for Acute Pharyngitis
Treatment directed at relieving pharyngeal discomfort and associated systemic or respiratory symptoms
Warm saline gargles
Rest
Analgesics (acetaminophen, ibuprofen)
Liquids
Prevention of Rheumatic Fever
Although effective, primary antimicrobial prophylaxis not commonly used
Secondary prophylaxis commonly used in patients with past history of rheumatic fever
Prophylaxis must be continuous to prevent subsequent streptococcal infections
Preferred regimen is benzathine PCN G 1.2 MU administered IM every 4 weeks
Oral regimens (PCN V 250 mg BID, sulfadiazine 0.5-1.0 Gm QD, or ECN 250 mg BID) less effective and not preferred
Duration varies according to presence of clinical myocarditis +/- valvular disease, but ranges from 5 years to lifelong
with acute pharyngitis how long does a patient have to be on antibiotics to not be contagious
a full 24 hours
Acute Bronchitis
»Short-term cough, producing mucoid sputum
»Usually self-limited viral infection
Chronic Bronchitis
»Productive cough 3months in 2 consecutive years
»Comprises ~85% of COPD (emphysema ~15%)
Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis (AECB)
»Increase in dyspnea or sputum purulence/volume in a patient with chronic bronchitis
»Often bacterial (ABECB)

already have bronchitis but get infected
Chronic Bronchitis affects....
Affects 10 -40% of U.S. adults > 40 years of age
»14 million patients with chronic bronchitis in the US
»More than 90% receive antibiotics for AECB annually
–$200 -$300 million in ambulatory treatment costs
»$1.5 billion spent on hospitalization
–280,000 admissions
–$1.1 billion in patients ≥65 years old
–$0.4 billion in patients < 65 years old
most common time of year for bronchitis
May occur at any time of year, but most common in winter
most important risk factor for chronic broncitis
Cigarette smoking most important
how do the lungs appear in a patient with chronic broncitis
Chronic irritation, inflammation of bronchi thickening of mucosa, increased thick sputum

chronic colonizaiton, therefore we do not try to eradicate the bacteria just supress it
Clinical Presentation of Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic cough and production of thick, “tenacious” mucous
»Sputum production usually greatest in morning
»Changes in quantity, quality of sputum important indicators of infection
Fever, other specific signs/symptoms often absent
Abnormal lung sounds on chest exam
“Barrel chest”, cyanosis, etc. nonspecific for AECB
Sputum Gram stain often not helpful