Question 127 · LEK · Bronchitis
Indicate the true statement concerning bronchitis in children:
- A. it is caused by bacteria in above 90% of cases.
- B. nebulization with 3% solution of sodium chloride can be used to ease the symptoms of acute bronchitis.
- C. rales can be heard over the lungs on physical examination.
- D. prophylaxis of bronchitis includes annual influenza vaccination of children above 1 month of age.
- E. diagnostics of bronchitis includes chest x-rays as standard procedure.
Hint
Think about the usual cause of acute bronchitis and which simple symptomatic measures help clear airway secretions.
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