Cold pt 2 Flashcards
Which glands can swell during infection
Adenoid, uvula, tonsil
What is the most common cause of tonsillitis and symptoms
Viruses
Symptoms: sore throat, swollen tonsils, fever, difficulty breathing, tonsils are red/swollen and have white or yellow spots
What is common cause of laryngitis and treatment
Viral infection, children can develop croup
best treated with self-care and rest, can resolve in about 7 days
What is common cause of laryngitis and treatment
Viral infection, children can develop croup
best treated with self-care and rest, can resolve in about 7 days
What skin condition occurs in kids after cold symptoms
Fifth/sixth disease. rash starts after cold
URT infections also cause hives, resolves with the infection
What skin condition occurs in kids after cold symptoms
Fifth/sixth disease. rash starts after cold
URT infections also cause hives, resolves with the infection
What is bronchiolitis
Determined by MD. A respiratory syncytial virus infection. 1-2% can hospitalize infants
Common in younger kids, New addition of wheezing on top of runny nose, cough, slight fever, and rapid/shallow breathing
What are the symptoms of croup
laryngitis in younger kids
-Have a bark like cough that is very dry, mainly from viral infection, swollen trachea tissue
-clears up in 5-7 days on own, sounds worse than it is. Relief with cool air or warm fluids
what are the symptoms of whooping cough (pertussis)
Bacterial infection
is a cough for 2-3 weeks then a 100 day cough. Runny nose tired, low fever. Coughing interrupted by a gasp for air to fill lungs
Anitbiotics help reduce severity and length of recovery. unlikely to help if cough persists more than 3 weeks
What are symptoms of mono
Initially like flu or strep throat
-has slow onset, sore throat, fatigue, swollen neck glands, but no coughing
What are symptoms of mono
Initially like flu or strep throat
-has slow onset, sore throat, fatigue, swollen neck glands, but no coughing
What are the symptoms of lyme disease
Sounds like flu until rash appears, during summer
circular rash
What are the symptoms of rhinitis of pregnancy
Nasal congestion for 6+ weeks during pregnancy, usually in 1st and 3rd trimester. Disappears when have baby
Treatment is saline irrigation and breathe right strips
When to refer according to age
less than 1: automatic
1-2: very cautious
3-6: cautious
refer about 10% children
When fever and cough is persistent and cough longer than 2 weeks, sore throat longer than 7-10 days
When to refer according to age
less than 1: automatic
1-2: very cautious
3-6: cautious
refer about 10% children
When fever and cough is persistent and cough longer than 2 weeks, sore throat longer than 7-10 days
