"Common Cold"

Question 1

Viral URI

Answer 1

Primary = congestion, nasal drainage, post nasal drip, cough (symptoms is first 1-3 days)

Secondary (post 3 days) = fever, sore throat, headache, hoarseness

Children: N/V/D; abdominal pain; wheezing

Question 2

Perennial Allergic Rhinitis

Answer 2

Nasal airway blockage
Persistent watery nasal discharge
No seasonal variation
Onset before age 20

Question 3

Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis

Answer 3

Sneezing
Itchy eyes
Lacrimation
Watery nasal discharge
Seasonal variation

Question 4

Chronic Rhinitis

Answer 4

Persistent nasal drip - may alternate sides
Profuse water rhinorrhea
Eyes don’t water as much
Sneezing is not common

Question 5

Influenza

Answer 5

Sudden onset (48 hrs)
High grade fever (>100.4) and chills
If after 48 hours, can develop cough

Question 6

Sinusitis

Answer 6

Often recurrent pain over sinuses
Early: unilateral / dull
Later: bilateral / severe