Chapter 9: Diseases and Conditions of the Respiratory System: Treatment Flashcards
What is the treatment of Common Cold/Upper Respiratory Traction Infection
no cure, should clear in a few days; acetaminophen, no aspirin for children
What is the treatment of Sinusitis
saline nasal spray, medications, sinusotomy if persists
What is the treatment of Pharyngitis
lozenges, mouthwashes, ice collar
What is the treatment of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
radiation therapy, chemotherapy
What is the treatment of Laryngitis
voice rest, humidifier, lozenges, liberal fluid intake
What is the treatment of Deviated Septum
surgical repair (rhinoplasty/septoplasty)
What is the treatment of Nasal Polyps
surgical excision; steroid injection
What is the treatment of Anosmia
remove polyps; correct nerve damage; treat allergies
What is the treatment of Epistaxis (Nosebleed)
apply pressure on side of nose; epinephrine with cauterizing; nasal packing
What is the treatment of Tumors of the Larynx
excision; cessation of smoking & vocal strain; radiation
What is the treatment of Laryngeal Cancer
surgery and/or radiation
What is the treatment of Hemoptysis
ligation/surgical removal or repair; prevent blood from entering lungs
What is the treatment of Atelectasis
postoperative patients walk often; remove obstruction, surgical drainage
What is the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism
heparin or its analogues; warfarin; prevent clots
What is the treatment of Pneumonia
penicillin; tetrcycline drugs; oxygen therapy
What is the treatment of Pulmonary Abscess
antibiotics; surgical resection
What is the treatment of Legionellosis (Legionnaires’ Disease and Pontiac Fever)
antibiotics; antipyretics & antiemetics; resolves in a few days
What is the treatment of Respiratory Syncytial Virus
antipyretics, antibiotics; inhalation therapy
What is the treatment of Histoplasmosis
only requires antigunal drugs to treat severe cases
What is the treatment of Influenza
symptomatic; bed rest, antipyretics; antiviral agents
What is the treatment of Acute and Chronic Bronchitis
nonspecific if viral; bronchodilator aerosol inhaler, humidifier
What is the treatment of Bronchiectasis
anibiotics, bronchodilators; postural drainage; avoid irritants
What is the treatment of Pulmonary Emphysema
avoid irritants & infectants; medicinal drugs
What is the treatment of Pneumoconiosis
symptomatic; bronchodilators, lung transplant, stop smoking
What is the treatment of Pleurisy (Pleuritis)
antiobiotics; splinting of chest, thoracostomy
What is the treatment of Pneumothorax
Fowlers/semi-Fowler’s position; occlusive dressing sealing portal; thoracostomy
What is the treatment of Hemothorax
similar to pneumothorax; lung reexpansion by thoracostomy
What is the treatment of Flail Chest
stabilize chest until surgical repair of ribs and lungs; breathing assisting
What is the treatment of Pulmonary Tuberculosis
treated or quarantined patient; isonaizid, antituberculosis agents
What is the treatment of Infectious Mononucleosis: Epstein-Barr Virus Infection
symptomatic; bed rest, high fluid intake
What is the treatment of Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
no cure; correct underlying cause
What is the treatment of Sarcoidosis
may abate spontaneously; relieve symptoms, methotrexate
What is the treatment of Lung Cancer
surgical resection, radiation or chemotherapy, lobectomy
