EO 005 Flashcards
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[What is laryngitis?
Inflammation of the larynx
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List some causes of laryngitis?
- Viral URTI
- Lower RTI (Bronchitis, pneumonia)
- Excessive use
- Allergic reactions
- GERD
- Bulimia
- Inhalatation injuries
- Bacterial laryngitis (rare)
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What is Reinke’s Oedema?
Watery swelling of both vocal cords
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List signs and symptoms of laryngitis.
- Change in voice (volume, quality)
- Dysphonia/Aphonia
- Tickling/irritating sensation in throat
- Fever, malaise
- Laryngeal edema/inflammation
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Describe a general treatment plan for a patient with laryngitis.
- Symptomatic treatment (up fluid intake, rest, steam/humidity, saltwater gargle)
- Prescriptions (analgesic, antipyretics, NSAIDs)
- MELs if needed
- Pt Education (lower caffeine, cease smoking, lower EtOH)
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What is pharyngitis and tonsillitis?
Inflammation/infection of the pharynx or tonsils respectively, AKA sore throat
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What are causes of pharyngitis/tonsillitis?
- Acute viral infection
- Acute bacterial infection
- (Rare pokemon) abscess or epiglottitis
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List signs and symptoms of pharyngitis
- Acute, severe onset sort throat
- Possible fever & body aches
- Uncommon to have nasal discharge/congestion
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What are red flags in pharyngitis?
- Stridor
- Drooling
- Muffled voice
- Visible bulge of pharynx
- Involvement of epiglottis
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What are signs and symptoms of tonsillitis?
- Fever
- Malaise/body aches
- Headache
- Halitosis
- Headache
- Edema of tonsils
- Pirulent exudate on tonsils
- Dysphagia
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What are the rare signs and symptoms that can occur with tonsillitis?
- Palatal petechiae
- Scarletiniform
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What are the main criteria for the Centor score (strep)?
- Fever
- Tonsillar exudate
- Absence of cough
- Tender ant. cerv. lymph nodes
- Age
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Describe a general treatment plan for a patient with pharyngitis/tonsillitis.
- Warm saltwater gargle
- Topical anesthetics
- ABX
- Analgesics and NSAIDs
- MELs and rest
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What are some diagnostic tools for pharyngitis/tonsillitis?
- Culture Swab
- Rapid strep test
- Centor score
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What is sinusitis?
Inflammation of paranasal sinuses, typically accompanied by rhinitis.
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What are signs and symptoms of sinusitis?
- Pirulent rhinorrhea
- Pressure/pain/tenderness in face
- Headache
- Nasal congestions/hyposomia
- Productive cough
- Fever and chills
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What are red flags of sinusitis?
- Visual changes
- Periorbital edema/erythema
- Altered mental status
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What are some diagnostic tools for sinusitis?
- Culture swab
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Describe a general treatment plan for sinusitis.
- Hydration
- Steam/humid inhalation
- Elevated head for sleep
- Avoid smoking and dehydrants
- Analgesics and NSAIDs
- Decongestants/nasal rinse
- ABX for bacterial infections
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[EO 005.01] Pathology of Chalazion
An acute or chronic inflammation of the eye lid secondary to blockage of one of the Meibomian or Zeis glands in the tarsal plate
[EO 005.01] Which way will most chalazion lesions point
In the direction of the conjunctival surface causing redness and swelling.
[EO 005.01] Chalazion’s are most common in who
More common in people with Blepharitis, Acne Rosacea, and Seborrheic Dermatitis.
[EO 005.01] Chalazion clinical presentation
A painless lump that develops in the lid or the lid margin, with mild erythema.
[EO 005.01] What is a chalazion similar to
Similar to a Hordeolum