Physical health conditions Flashcards
what is Pertussis (Whooping Cough) and how is it spread
o spread by droplets (highly infectious).
respiratory tract infection
Symptoms of perussis (whooping cough)
o bouts of coughing accompanied by vomiting
o fever (1-2 weeks is most infectious) can get apnea.
Diagnosis of Pertussis (Whooping Cough):
o nasopharyngeal swab.
Treatment of Pertussis (Whooping Cough):
no treatment
how are measles spread
- droplets of infected person
risks of developing measels
o unvaccinated
o too young for vaccine
o travelling through outbreak
o chronic illness/weakened immune system.
symptoms of measles
o fever
o cough
o sore/watery/pink eyes
o blotchy rash (day 3-7).
diagnosis of measles
o based on symptoms
o blood tests
o swab.
treatment of measles
o pain relief
o fluids.
how is conjunctivitis spread
o bacterial/viral
o spread through contact to eye
o to hand or objects contaminated
symptoms of conjunctivits
o redness
o oedema
o discharge
o burning
treatment of conjunctivits
o hand hygiene
o antibiotics or antiviral eye drops
o no sharing towels
o avoid rubbing eyes/wearing makeup.
what is eczema
inflammatory skin disease
symptoms of eczema
o dry patches of itchy, red skin – behind knees, arms, hands, neck, face.
eczema treatment
o avoid irritants
o soap substitutes
o moisturizers
o topical corticosteroids
o antibiotics
what is reyes syndrome and cause
o rare disorder causing brain and liver damage.
o Occurs in children who have had a recent viral infection such as chicken pox or flu.
symptoms of reyes syndrome
o Vomiting
o irritability/aggressiveness
o confused/lethargic
o seizures or coma
diagnosis of reyes syndrome
blood and urine tests
otitis media causes
o inflammatory infection of middle ear
symptoms of otitis media
ear redness, swelling, blood, pus, air bubbles, fluid in middle ear
treatment of otitis media
o analgesia
o antibiotics
what is strep throat
o group A streptococcal bacteria that causes a sore throat
treatment of strep throat
one off penicillin injection or 10 days of oral antibiotics
rheumatic fever
o starts as strep throat, if not treated with ABs can cause rheumatic fever
- autoimmune disease.
symptoms of rheumatic fever
o sore/swollen joints
o ongoing fever
o rash
o small lumps under skin
o unusual jerky movements
treatment of rheumatic fever
o penicillin injection for 10 years or until age 21.
rheumatic fever complications
o rheumatic heart disease, can then cause sepsis, occlusion or stenosis.
what is tonsillitis
o inflammation of tonsils caused by bacterial or viral infection.
risks of developing tonsillitis
o common cold
o swollen tonsils
o glandular fever
o measles or strep throat.
symptoms of tonsillitis
o sore throat
o swollen tonsils
o difficulty swallowing
o swollen glands
treatment of tonsillitis
o antibiotics or tonsillectomy
symptoms of croup
o include beginning with cold
o developing into barky cough
o airway swelling
o SOD/loud breathing
o increased temp
treatment of croup
o oral corticosteroids
o oxygen therapy
o adrenaline.
what is cystic fibrosis
o genetic condition
- mainly affects lungs/digestive tract.
- produces thick mucous
symptoms of cystic fibrosis
- Difficulty breathing
o coughing
o respiratory infections - digestive issues
diagnosis of cystic fibrosis
o Guthrie heel prick test at birth
o x-rays
o sputum sample
managment of cystic fibrosis
o physiotherapy
o antibiotics
o bronchodilators
o vitamin supplements
What part of the heart does rheumatic heart disease affect
- mitral valve
