Unit 5 Textbook: Pulmonary Flashcards
Examples of upper respiratory infections
Common cold and rhiosinusitis
Most common pathogen for common cold
Human rhinovirus
First line treatment for common cold
Nonpharmalogical–rest, increased water, saline gargles, menthol rubs on chest, vaseline
Nasal spray Decongestants
Oxymetazoline hydrochloride and phenylephrine hydrochloride
Work within minutes
Sympathomimetic agents that stimulate alpha and beta receptors causing vasoconstriction in respiratory mucosa to improve ventilation
Oral decongestants
Pseudoephedrine + phenylephrine
Work within 30 minutes
Sympathomimetic agents that stimulate alpha and beta receptors causing vasoconstriction in respiratory mucosa to improve ventilation
Decongestants contraindicated in
Glaucoma, uncontrolled htn, CAD, MAO inhibitor use within 14 days
Expectorants
Gualfenesin
Should not be used >1 week
Usually same effectiveness as water
Decreases adhesiveness and surface tension of respiratory tract and facilitates removal of viscous mucus
Antitussives
Dextromethorphan + Benzonatate
Typically ineffective in common cold
Direct inhibition of cough center in medulla
Anti inflammatory drugs for common cold
COX inhibitors inhibit prostaglandin secretions which can decrease headache, malaise, myalgias, cough, sneezing
Naproxen is DOC
Tylenol and NSAIDs may increase viral shedding
Anticholinergics for common cold
Ipratropium bromide as nasal spray to alleviate nasal congestion
Antihistamines for common cold
Not recommended as mono therapy
Diphenhydramine + Chlorpheniramine
Nonsedating antihistamines are not effective
Antihistamines are CI in
Breastfeeding and neonates and enlarged prostate
Rhinosinusitis
Inflammation of mucous membranes that line sinuses and nasal cavity causing nasal blockage, discharge, facial pain and pressure
Acute rhinosinusitis
<4 weeks
Usually infectious
d/t rhinovirus, influenza, parainfluenza
Hallmark symptoms: nasal congestion, nasal discharge, facial pain, headache, anosmia
Chronic rhinosinusitis
> 12 weeks
More inflammatory mediated
Symptomatic relief for acute rhinosinusitis
Analgesics, topical intranasal steroids, nasal saline
Only recommended to get cultures if supportive measures are not working
Antibiotics recommended for acute bacterial rhinosinusitis
Amoxicillin, Doxycycline, Levofloxacin, Moxiflocacin, Clindamycin
Amoxicillin-clavulonate: first line
Asthma
Characterized by airway narrowing and airway hyperresponsiveness due to interactions between activated EMTU and inflammatory mediators which activate cholinergic nerves causing bronchoconstriction and mucous secretion
Diagnostic criteria for asthma
Wheeze, SOB, cough, chest tightness, presence of variable airflow limitation
Testing for asthma
Methacholine and histamine
All people with asthma should receive
B2 agonist bronchodilator
How often should patient with asthma be re-assessed
every 3-12 months
Treatment can be lowered if symptoms are well controlled for 3 months
Stepwise approach for asthma in children over 12 years
- Short acting beta 2 agonist PRN
- Low dose Inhaled corticosteroid
- Low dose inhaled corticosteroid + long acting beta agonist OR medium dose ICS
- Medium dose inhaled corticosteroid + long acting beta agonist
- High dose inhaled corticosteroid + long acting beta agonist
- High dose inhaled corticosteroid + long acting beta agonist + oral corticosteroid
Short acting beta 2 agonist
albuterol
Long acting beta 2 agonist
Arformoterol, formoterol, salmeterol