respiratory Flashcards
(35 cards)
Most common symptom of respiratory disease
Cough
Acute Viral Rhinitis
Aka common cold
Inflammation of the nasal mucosa
No cure, treat symptoms –NO ANTIBIOTICS
Fluids (2-4 L day)
Blow nose properly –>
Both nostrils and mouth open
Influenza
Acute Viral Infection w/ abrupt onset of symptoms
Direct/ indirect
2 main strains(A/B)
Recovery may require 2-3 weeks
Biggest prevention mechanism for flu–>
Hand-washing
Complications of the flu
Bacterial pneumonia
Tracheobronchitis
Contraindications of flu vaccine
Gillian barre
Hypersensitivity to eggs
Prevents or reduces symptoms in HIGH RISK pt Exposed to flu, but NOT VACCINATED
Rimantadine (Flumadine)
Or
Amantadine (Symmeteral)
Side Effects of Amantadine (Symmetrel)
Heartburn
Hallucinations
Needs to be given w/ 2 days of symptom onset for flu to reduce symptoms and severity
Zanamivir (Relenza)& Oseltamivir (Tamiflu)
Prevents virus budding and spreading to other cells
Zanamivir (Relenza) & Osteltamivir (Tamiflu)
Infection of the mucous membrane of ONE of the para nasal sinuses
Sinusitis
Most frequently affected by sinusitis
Maxillary Sinus
Sinusitis of this can –> brain infections
Frontal Sinus
Diagnostics for Acute Sinusitis
X-ray & CT Scan
Antitussives
aid in reducing cough tendency–>DRY HACKING COUGH
Affect cough center & nasal mucosa
Non-narcotics (Benylin DMV, Novahistine)
Action 15-20mims; last 3-8hrs
Dose of Antitussives
30 mg oral
10-30 q 4-8hrs
Max 120 mg/24 hrs
Narcotics (Codeine)
Direct depressant effect on cough center in medulla
Symptom relief of NON-PRODUCTIVE COUGH
Acute Pharynigitis
Inflammation of pharyngeal walls ( may include tonsils, palate, ulna)
Viral, bacterial (70%), or fungal
OSA
Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea
Upper airway obstruction during sleep (partial/complete)
Tongue & soft palate fall backward obstructing pharynx
Apnea
Absence of breathing (15-90 secs)
Airflow decreases 30-50%
Hypopnea
Abnormally shallow breathing
Hypercapnia
Increased PaCO2