Common Respiratory Problems Flashcards

1
Q

Tx for viral rhinosinusitis

A

Decongestants
Analgesics
+/- antihistamines

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2
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Dx for bacterial rhino sinusitis

A
> 7 days
purulent discharge
worsening symptoms after initial improvement
tooth pain
no improvement with decongestants
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3
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Dx and Tx of External otitis

A

Tenderness on palpation
Traction of pinna
Wet exudate on erythematous base
Tx - ear drops with hydrocortisone, neomycin, polymixin

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4
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Infectious Mono

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+ heterophile antibody tests in the 2nd/3rd week of illness

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5
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When to test for CMV

A

repeart heterophile antibody test also negative

EBV serology is not consistent with acute EBV infection

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