Upper Resp Tract Infection (common cold)

Question 1

what is the common cold

Answer 1

acute, self-limiting inflammation of the upper respiratory tract mucosa that may involve any or all of the nose, throat, sinuses, and larynx

Question 2

difference between bronchitis and common cold

Answer 2

a cold is a viral infection in the upper respiratory tract while bronchitis is a lower respiratory infection that affects the bronchial tubes

Question 3

presenting symptoms of common cold

Answer 3

sore throat, sneezing, blocked, and/or runny nose, headache, cough, malaise, and low-grade fever

Question 4

is every individuals presentation the same

Answer 4

no

Question 5

what is rhinitis

Answer 5

inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose

sneezing, itching, runny nose, blocked nose

Question 6

investigations for common cold

Answer 6

clinical diagnosis

Question 7

what is the treatment of common cold

Answer 7

reassurance

analgesia/ antipyretics

decongestant and/or antihistamine

antitussive

Question 8

what is antitussive medications

Answer 8

cough medications