cold cough allergies

Question 1

Explain allergies

Answer 1

influx of IgE on mast cells causes release of histamine, PGs, and leukotrienes

Question 2

What’s most effective rhinitis treatment?

Answer 2

intranasal glucs
-also prevents allergies
side effects = nosebleed and headache –> rarely systemic

Question 3

Oral antihistamines

Answer 3

take prophylactically and regularly
don’t help with nasal congestion

Question 4

sympathomimetics

Answer 4

help with nasal congestion, but rebound congestion can happen
Afrin –> not for ppl with htn
Activate A1 adrenergic receptors on nasal blood vessels

Question 5

Antitussives

Answer 5

for coughs
come in opioid and nonopioid forms

Question 6

Experctorants

Answer 6

for coughs
Guaifenesin
makes cough more productive

Question 7

mucolytics

Answer 7

for cough
good for trached ppl
makes mucus watery
smells gross and can trigger bronchospasm

Question 8

How to treat pediatric patient with a cold

Answer 8

dont (unless can’t breathe)