Coughs and Colds Flashcards
1
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URTIs
A
Common cold Rhinitis Pharyngitis Sinusitis Epiglottitis Laryngitis Tracheitis
2
Q
URTI symptoms
A
- Local oedemo (swelling)
- Erythema (redness of skin due to congestion of capillaries)
- Secretions
- Fever
3
Q
Common Cold Symptoms
A
- Sore throat
- Sneezing
- Profuse nasal discharge and congestion (with no other symptoms should be refered)
- Mild to moderate fever
- Postnasal drip
- Headache
- Cough
4
Q
Headache/pain worsened by sneezing, coughing and bending over indicates….
A
Sinusitis
5
Q
Ear pain indicates…
A
Otitis Media
6
Q
Severe symptoms indicate…
A
Could be the flu
7
Q
Common Cold Tx
A
- Rest
- Keep up fluids
- Treat troubling symptoms
8
Q
Rhinitis
A
- Vicks Vaporub
- Steam vapouriser
9
Q
Influenza Tx
A
- Suggest Immunisation
- Bed rest until body temp within normal range for 48hrs
- Maintain fluids
- Treat troubling symptoms
10
Q
Cough Classification
A
Acute: 8 weeks (refer)
Chesty: Productive - treat with expectorant
Dry: Non-productive - treat with aint-tussive
11
Q
Croup
A
- Common in 1-2yrs of age
- Symptoms worsen at night
- Barking or seal-like cough
- Breathlesness between coughs
- Treat with warm steam
12
Q
Postnasal Drip
A
- Productive cough
- Follows common cold
- Patient Swallowing mucus more or clearing thoat more
- Treat with pseudoephedrine and expectorant
13
Q
Allergy Related Cough
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- Non-productive
- Worse at night
- Associated with sneezing, congestion, conjunctivitis, itchy mouth, snoring
- Treat with antihistamines and anti-tussive
14
Q
Sore Throat Tx
A
- Oral Analgesics
- Throat sprays
- Gargle
- Lozenges
15
Q
Streptococcal
A
- Affects pharynx & tonsils
- Contagious
- Refer
