Upper Respiratory Tract Infections Flashcards
1
Q
What is a URTI?
A
Upper Respiratory Treact infections are infections of the upper respiratory tract including the nose, pharynx and larynx
2
Q
Give examples of URTI’s
A
Tonsillitis Pharyngitis Laryngitis Sinusitis Otitis Media Common cold
3
Q
What is the name given to the common cause of URTI’s?
A
Adenovirus
4
Q
What are the signs of URTI’s?
A
Inflammation of the lymph nodes
Difficulty swallowing
Inflammation in the mouth
5
Q
What are the symptoms of URTI’s?
A
Fever
Sore throat
Sneezing
Cough
6
Q
What investigations are used in diagnosing URTI’s?
A
Throat swab
Full blood count
Nasal swab
Erythrocyte sedimentation - rate of RBC sedimentation in one hour
7
Q
What treatments are used in URTI’s?
A
Rest
Paracetamol
Aspririn
