Common Cold Flashcards
1
Q
Causative organisms of common cold
A
Viral only
- rhinoviruses (50%)
- coronaviruses (10-15%)
- influenza (5-15%)
- parainfluenza (5%)
- respiratory syncytial virus (5%)
2
Q
Signs/symptoms of common cold
A
Runny/blocked nose (rhinorrhoea) Sneezing Sore throat Cough Headache Malaise/fever
3
Q
Investigations in common cold
A
Clinical diagnosis
Consider:
- FBC, CRP
- throat swab
- sputum culture
- CXR
4
Q
Management of common cold
A
Supportive
- hydration, analgesia, antipyretic, decongestant
+/- antihistamine, antitussive (cough)
5
Q
Common respiratory tract bacteria
A
Strep pneumoniae
Haemophilus influenzae
Moraxella catarrhalis
6
Q
Common cold feature usually caused by adenoviruses
A
Pharyngitis
