URTI Flashcards
1
Q
Common examples of URTIs?
A
Colds, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, sinusitis, otitis media
2
Q
Common viral respiratory pathogens?
A
Adenovirus, parainfluenza virus, respiratory syncytial virus, rhinovirus
3
Q
What defence mechanisms does the respiratory tract?
A
Mucociliary escalator, lower temp, alveolar macrophages, secretory IgA