Week 3: Common Cold (Bolded/Underlined Terms) Flashcards
The common cold is is VIRAL infection of the upper respiratory tract. There are over 200 viruses with the majority caused by _____.
rhinovirus
When a common cold virus replicates and infection spreads to other cells, the peak viral concentration occurs _____.
2-4 days after initial inoculation
The primary mode of transmission for the common cold is _____. Examples are handshakes, door knobs, and telephones.
self inoculation of the nasal mucosa or conjunctiva after contact with the viral-laden secretions
The secondary mode of transmission is ____. Examples are coughing and sneezing.
indirect droplet spread
What 3 things can increase susceptibility to colds?
smoking
chronic stress
population density
What is one of the main preventions of the common cold?
proper hand washing (soap and hand sanitizers)
Sore throat is a differentiated symptom of _____.
common colds
Itchy nose, throat and eyes are differentiated symptom of _____.
Allergic Rhinitis
Symptoms lasting as long as someone is exposed to the allergen is a differentiated symptom of _____.
Allergic Rhinitis
Facial pain is a differentiated symptom of _____.
sinusitis
Tenderness over the sinus is a differentiated symptom of _____.
Sinusitis
No cough or sore throat is a differentiated symptom of _____.
sinusitis
Requiring an antibiotic is a differentiated symptom of _____.
sinusitis
If someone has the flu, symptoms of fever are _____.
102-104 F (3-4 days)
If someone has the cold, symptoms of fever are ___.
rare (usually low grade)
If someone has the flu, symptoms of fatigue/weakness are ____.
up to 2-3 weeks
If someone has the cold, symptoms of fatigue/weakness are ____.
slight
If someone has the flu, symptoms of sneezing/stuffiness are ____.
sometimes
If someone has the flu, symptoms of sore throat are ____.
sometimes
If someone has the cold, symptoms of sneezing/stuffiness are ____.
common
If someone has the cold, symptoms of sore throat are ____.
common
An important exclusion for self-treatment of the common cold include ______ during self-treatment.
worsening of symptoms or development of additional symptoms
An important exclusion for self-treatment of the common cold include children ______ of age.
less than 2
you can give acetaminophen to children less than 2 only for fevers, but never for colds or coughs
