Resp disease treatment Flashcards
What is Coryza?
Common cold
Sinusitis treatment
Xylometazoline, Broad spec AB (co amoxiclav), Corticosteroid
Sinusitis key symptom
Front headaque and frontal pain
Rhinitis symptoms
Allergic like (eosinophilic)
Rhinitis treatment
Topical Corticosteroid, Anti histamines, CystLT antagonist, Anti inflammatory
Pharyngitis symptoms
Inflamed tonsils, Sore throat, Linked to fever and conjunctivitis - Reddening of soft pallet and throat
Pharyngitis treatment
Phenoxymethylpenicillin
Laryngotracheobronchitis Symptoms
Hoarsness, Croup, Stridor
Laryngotracheobronchitis Treatment
Adrenaline, Corticosteroids, Fluid
Epiglottitis (H. influenzae) Symptoms
Severe airflow obstruction, High fever
Epiglottitis (H. influenzae) Treatment
Urgent endotracheal intubation, IV antibiotics (ceftazidime, ceftriaxone)