Chapter 18 Management of Patients w/ Upper Respiratory Tract Disorders Flashcards
Which areas do upper respiratory tract disorders involve?
Upper respiratory tract disorders involve the:
Nose
Paranasal sinuses
Pharynx
Larynx
Trachea
Bronchi
Rhinitis
Group of disorders characterized by inflammation of mucous membranes of the nose
Common Indoor Allergens
Dust mite feces
Dog dander
Cat dander
Cockroach droppings
Molds
Common Outdoor Allergens
Trees
Weeds
Grasses
Molds
Signs & Symptoms of Rhinitis
Rhinorrhea
Nasal congestion
Nasal discharge
Sneezing
Pruritis of the nose, roof of the mouth, throat, eyes, & ears
-Headache may also occur w/rhinosinusitus
Rhinorrhea
Excessive nasal drainage (runny nose)
Viral Rhinitis Clinical Manifestations
AKA Common Cold
Low-grade fever
Nasal congestion
Rhinorrhea
Nasal discharge
Halitosis
Sneezing
Tearing watery eyes
“Scratchy” or sore throat
General malaise
Chills
Muscle & Headaches
Herpes Simplex
Cutaneous viral infection w/ painful vesicles & erosions on the tongue, palate, gingiva, buccal membranes, or lips
AKA “Cold Sore”
Rhinosinusitis
Inflammation of the paranasal sinuses & nasal cavity
Acute Pharyngitis
The sudden painful inflammation of the pharynx
Usually caused by viral infection
Clinical Manifestations of Acute Pharyngitis
Fiery red pharyngeal membrane & tonsils
Swollen lymphoid follicles flecked w/white-purple exudate
Enlarged & tender cervical lymph nodes
No cough
Epistaxis
Hemorrhage from the nose
Risk Factors for Epistaxis
Local infections
Systemic infections
Drying of nasal membranes
Nasal inhalation of corticosteroids or illicit drugs
Trauma
Arteriosclerosis
HTN
Tumor
Thrombocytopenia
Use of aspirin
Liver disease
