upper resp track

Question 1

general clin

Answer 1

cough, post nasal drip, SOB.

Question 2

what does upper resp consist of

Answer 2

nasal sinus> alveoli

Question 3

rhinosinusutis

Answer 3

obstruction/infection in nasal sinus. viral or bacterial, 1/7 people per year

Question 4

viral vs bacterial

Answer 4

viral WAY more common, greater than a week, think bacterial (and biphasic),

Question 5

treatment for rhinosinusitis

Answer 5

supportive, irrigation, ab if bacterial (augmentin)

Question 6

allergic rhinits.nasal polysis clin

Answer 6

VERY COMMON, sneeze, cough, rhinnorhea,,,

Question 7

allergic rhinitis exam

Answer 7

edema, allergic shiners, nasal creases

Question 8

treat allergic rhinitis

Answer 8

antihist (preexposure), nasal glucocorticoids, leyukotrine if also asthma

Question 9

laryngeal reflux clin

Answer 9

phonation, respiration, swallowing, cough, sore throuat, clearing, hoarse

Question 10

paradoxical vocal cord motion

Answer 10

transiet narrowing of larynx to inhaled trigger. No bronchodilator response, need to scope to rule out other causes