Colds pt 1 Flashcards
What are the first 3 symptoms that occur in cold for day or 2
Sore throat, rhinorrhea( runny nose), sneezing
What symptoms of cold develop around day 3
Nasal congestion (usually one nostril), sinus headache, plugged ears (moreso in kids)
How long does it take for cough to appear in cold
Around 6 days and can linger
What are the 3 chest colds in increasing severity
Bronchitis, bronchiolitis, pneumonia
-bronchiolitis more concerning in kids
What is congested/productive cough and is it useful
Chest congestion and expectoration of phlegm. Is useful
What is congested/non-productive cough and is it useful
Associated with chest congestion but only some phlegm. Becomes productive, has one medication to help
What is dry/non-productive cough and is it useful
Cough not from chest congestion and no phlegm. Is not useful
How do colds in children differ
Infants: Increased frequency, but need to be bit more cautious
early fever of about 39, Gi upset causing diarrhea
Children: less fever than babies and more like adult
What are ways to spread cold
Direct contact, inhaled droplets, eye/nose contact with hands. Possibility of kissing
Does cold and wet weather cause colds?
No, causes a vasomotor response due to going in/out and having drastic temperature change causing nose to run
What is a concern with hand washing and children
Over doing it and wash hands too frequently, making hands raw
How does influenza differ from CC
Hits hard, fast onset and bad for couple days, systemic symptoms of body aches, cough more severe and dry, spiking fever, fatigue, last hours to weeks
How does CC differ from influenza
Builds over 48 hours, runny nose and eyes, stuffy and congested, sneezing and coughing, 3-10 days
How many deaths from flu are elderly
90% as requiring fever and cough as system misses many elderly patient. These are not always exhibited
What flu symptom in elderly is similar to fever
Malaise
What is the main difference in flu treatment from CC
Addition of acetaminophen
When does influenza prescribing occur
When it is a declared epidemic or pandemic
What are the common viruses that cause common cold
Rhinovirus and coronavirus
What is the major difference between covid and flu
With covid, the effects can linger for a time
What are the symptoms of asthma
Persistent cough, frequent chest colds, worse at night, induced by cold but no CC symptoms, wheezing shortness of breath
Inflammation of lower airways
May think bronchitis, but no production
Recommend to MD, not usually caught in pharmacy
What are the symptoms of GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease)
Irritated throat or heartburn, unproductive cough
Acid in throat can develop into chronic cough
What are the symptoms of post-nasal drip
Sore throat (clearing), unproductive cough, sinus involvement
Drains and irritates via allergies
What are the symptoms of allergic rhinitis
Frequency in the summer season, either seasonal or chronic and lasts longer than a cold, rhinitis, sneezing, itching, ocular symptoms, cough rare or else from PND
What are the symptoms of smokers cough
worse in morning and minimal sputum, almost hot cough, develops into COPD after about 30 years
Usually older patient who mentions the smoke
