RTS - respiratory Flashcards
1
Q
Cold vs flu differentiation: causes, vaccines, transmission etc.
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2
Q
When should you refer
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- Chest pain
- Shortness of breath
- Wheezing
Sputum nature - Severe pain when coughinh
- Stiff neck
3
Q
Treatment for congestestion
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- Steam inhalation
- Inhalants
- Nasal sprays
- Decongestants e.g. psuedoephedrine and ephedrine
4
Q
Treatment for runny nose
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- Antihistamines
- Can be sedating e.g. chlorphenamine or promethazine
- Or non sedating e.g. loratidine, cetrizine or acrivastine
5
Q
Treatment for tickly sore throat
A
- Lozenges or throat sprays
- Demulcents - such as glycerol syrup which smooths throats
6
Q
Treatment for pyrexia/fever
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Paracetamol or ibuprofen
7
Q
Treatment for cough
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- Cough mixtures
- Demulcents such as glycerol syrup
- Antihistamines such as diphenyhydramine
8
Q
Three types of allergic rhinitis
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- Seasonal
- Prennial throughout the year
- Occupational
9
Q
Treatment for hayfever
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- Antihistamines
- Chlorophenamine, loratadine, acrivastine
- OR eye drops, nasal sprays
