Chapter 9: Diseases and Conditions of the Respiratory System: Treatment

Question 1

What is the treatment of Common Cold/Upper Respiratory Traction Infection

Answer 1

no cure, should clear in a few days; acetaminophen, no aspirin for children

Question 2

What is the treatment of Sinusitis

Answer 2

saline nasal spray, medications, sinusotomy if persists

Question 3

What is the treatment of Pharyngitis

Answer 3

lozenges, mouthwashes, ice collar

Question 4

What is the treatment of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma

Answer 4

radiation therapy, chemotherapy

Question 5

What is the treatment of Laryngitis

Answer 5

voice rest, humidifier, lozenges, liberal fluid intake

Question 6

What is the treatment of Deviated Septum

Answer 6

surgical repair (rhinoplasty/septoplasty)

Question 7

What is the treatment of Nasal Polyps

Answer 7

surgical excision; steroid injection

Question 8

What is the treatment of Anosmia

Answer 8

remove polyps; correct nerve damage; treat allergies

Question 9

What is the treatment of Epistaxis (Nosebleed)

Answer 9

apply pressure on side of nose; epinephrine with cauterizing; nasal packing

Question 10

What is the treatment of Tumors of the Larynx

Answer 10

excision; cessation of smoking & vocal strain; radiation

Question 11

What is the treatment of Laryngeal Cancer

Answer 11

surgery and/or radiation

Question 12

What is the treatment of Hemoptysis

Answer 12

ligation/surgical removal or repair; prevent blood from entering lungs

Question 13

What is the treatment of Atelectasis

Answer 13

postoperative patients walk often; remove obstruction, surgical drainage

Question 14

What is the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism

Answer 14

heparin or its analogues; warfarin; prevent clots

Question 15

What is the treatment of Pneumonia

Answer 15

penicillin; tetrcycline drugs; oxygen therapy

Question 16

What is the treatment of Pulmonary Abscess

Answer 16

antibiotics; surgical resection

Question 17

What is the treatment of Legionellosis (Legionnaires’ Disease and Pontiac Fever)

Answer 17

antibiotics; antipyretics & antiemetics; resolves in a few days

Question 18

What is the treatment of Respiratory Syncytial Virus

Answer 18

antipyretics, antibiotics; inhalation therapy

Question 19

What is the treatment of Histoplasmosis

Answer 19

only requires antigunal drugs to treat severe cases

Question 20

What is the treatment of Influenza

Answer 20

symptomatic; bed rest, antipyretics; antiviral agents

Question 21

What is the treatment of Acute and Chronic Bronchitis

Answer 21

nonspecific if viral; bronchodilator aerosol inhaler, humidifier

Question 22

What is the treatment of Bronchiectasis

Answer 22

anibiotics, bronchodilators; postural drainage; avoid irritants

Question 23

What is the treatment of Pulmonary Emphysema

Answer 23

avoid irritants & infectants; medicinal drugs

Question 24

What is the treatment of Pneumoconiosis

Answer 24

symptomatic; bronchodilators, lung transplant, stop smoking

Question 25

What is the treatment of Pleurisy (Pleuritis)

Answer 25

antiobiotics; splinting of chest, thoracostomy

Question 26

What is the treatment of Pneumothorax

Answer 26

Fowlers/semi-Fowler’s position; occlusive dressing sealing portal; thoracostomy

Question 27

What is the treatment of Hemothorax

Answer 27

similar to pneumothorax; lung reexpansion by thoracostomy

Question 28

What is the treatment of Flail Chest

Answer 28

stabilize chest until surgical repair of ribs and lungs; breathing assisting

Question 29

What is the treatment of Pulmonary Tuberculosis

Answer 29

treated or quarantined patient; isonaizid, antituberculosis agents

Question 30

What is the treatment of Infectious Mononucleosis: Epstein-Barr Virus Infection

Answer 30

symptomatic; bed rest, high fluid intake

Question 31

What is the treatment of Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Answer 31

no cure; correct underlying cause

Question 32

What is the treatment of Sarcoidosis

Answer 32

may abate spontaneously; relieve symptoms, methotrexate

Question 33

What is the treatment of Lung Cancer

Answer 33

surgical resection, radiation or chemotherapy, lobectomy