Mgt of pt w/ URTD Flashcards
inflammation of mucous membrane of nose
rhinitis
most common of non allergic rhinitis
viral rhinitis (common cold)
rhinorrhea
excessive, runny drainage nose
rhinorrhea
excessive, runny drainage nose
pruritus
pangangati
virus is contagious for how many days before the symptoms appear
2 days before the symptoms appear during the 1st part of symptomatic phase
Characterized by small, painful blisters on the skin of the lips, mouth, gums, tongue, or the skin around the mouth
Herpes labialis infection
incubation period of cold sores
2 - 12 days
a painful vesicular and ulcerative lesions in the genital and anal areas
HSV 2
Inflammation of paranasal sinuses and nasal cavity.
rhinosinusitis
Inflammation of paranasal sinuses and nasal cavity.
rhinosinusitis
four or more acute episodes of ABRS per year
recurrent acute rhinosinusitis
purulent nasal drainage
nana (madilaw na sipon)
potential complications for ABRS
fever, severe headache, nuchal rigidity (stiff neck)
how many weeks we suspected the pt for candidates for aspiration of the sinus or sinus surgery with continuous treatment
4 weeks without improvement
diagnosed when four or more episodes of ABRS occur per year
recurrent acute rhinosinusitis (RAR)
this occurs more in women with 12 wks or longer with symptoms (cough, headache, facial pain)
chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS)
complications for CRS
orbital cellutis - eyes
subperiosteal abscess - bone
cavernous sinus thrombosis - major drainage of face (bara) life threatening
encephalitis - brain
most common in pt younger than 25 yrs old
acute pharyngitis
inflammation of pharynx
pharyngitis
what is the primary symptoms of pharyngitis
sore throat
- a test looking for group A betahemolytic streptococcus
- done with 2 swab
- if negative, 2nd culture should be done
rapid strep test (RST)
- a test looking for group A betahemolytic streptococcus
- done with 2 swab
- if negative, 2nd culture should be done
rapid strep test (RST)
more than 4 wks persistent inflammation of the pharynx
chronic pharyngitis
one of the types of chronic pharyngitis that appears general thickening and congestion of the mucous membrane
hypertrophic
one of the types of chronic pharyngitis that appears a late stage of the 1st type (membrane is thin, whitish, glistening and wrinkled)
atrophic
one of the types of chronic pharyngitis “clergyman’s sore throat”, numerous swollen lymph follicles
Chronic glandular
chronic inflammation of the pharynx often occurring in persons who habitually overstrain or misuse the voice
“clergyman’s sore throat”
what is the organism that cause tonsillitis
group A beta-hemolytic strep
Collection of purulent exudate between the tonsillar capsule and the surrounding tissue, including the soft palate.
peritonsillar abscess
clinical manifestation of peritonsillar abscess
odynophagia - squeezing pain while swallowing
otalgia - pain in ears
trismus - inability to open mouth
inflammation of vocal cords (larynx)
laryngitis
most common cause of laryngitis
virus & allergy
clinical manifestation of laryngitis
- hoarseness of voice (paos)
- aphonia (loss of voice)
- tickle in throat
