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1
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Viral URI

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Primary = congestion, nasal drainage, post nasal drip, cough (symptoms is first 1-3 days)

Secondary (post 3 days) = fever, sore throat, headache, hoarseness

Children: N/V/D; abdominal pain; wheezing

2
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Perennial Allergic Rhinitis

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Nasal airway blockage
Persistent watery nasal discharge
No seasonal variation
Onset before age 20

3
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Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis

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Sneezing
Itchy eyes
Lacrimation
Watery nasal discharge
Seasonal variation
4
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Chronic Rhinitis

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Persistent nasal drip - may alternate sides
Profuse water rhinorrhea
Eyes don’t water as much
Sneezing is not common

5
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Influenza

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Sudden onset (48 hrs)
High grade fever (>100.4) and chills
If after 48 hours, can develop cough

6
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Sinusitis

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Often recurrent pain over sinuses
Early: unilateral / dull
Later: bilateral / severe