Chest Infections in Adults – Diagnosis and Management

Overview

This module will take approximately 30 minutes to complete and includes the following elements. 

• Background
  • Definition, causes, prevalence, complications, and prognosis.
• Diagnosis
  • How to assess an adult with suspected chest infection.
• Management
  • How to manage an adult with a chest infection.
• An optional quiz to assess your learning from the course
• An audit suggestion
• A list of useful links and resources for further reading

Goals

During this course you will learn:

• When to suspect acute bronchitis or community-acquired pneumonia.
• How to prescribe antibiotics appropriately in primary care.
• When to refer people to secondary care or seek specialist advice.

Audit Suggestions

Topics covered