Learning Objectives

• Interpret the aetiology and pathophysiology of common lower respiratory infections
• Outline the testing procedures for the major respiratory pathogens
• Be aware of the common respiratory pathogens causing pneumonia
• Be familiar with the less common fungal and bacterial pathogens associated with lung disease
• Identify the vaccine-preventable respiratory infections

Acute Bronchitis

• what is acute bronchitis?
• what are the clinical features of acute bronchitis?
• what pathogens cause acute bronchitis?

Chronic Bronchitis

• what are the clinical features of chronic bronchitis?
• what pathogens cause infective exacerbations of chronic bronchitis?
• how is chronic bronchitis treated?

Bronchiolitis

• what is bronchiolitis?
• what are the clinical features of bronchiolitis?
• what group of people is bronchiolitis common in?
• what pathogens cause bronchiolitis?