Flashcards in Self Study 3 Deck (35)
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group of microbes responsible for common cold
rhinovirus
parainfluenza
respiratory syncytial virus
coronavirus
adenovirus
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MoT common cold
person to person droplet
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what population is a major resevoir for common cold
peds
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what are the most common portals of entry
nasal mucosa
conjuctival surface of eye
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when is the CC most contagious
first 3 days after onset of symptoms
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incubation period of the CC
5 days
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common mnfts of the CC
headache
malaise
dryness, stuffiness of nose, nasal sec
membranes in URT become swollen with sec
sore throat
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extreme mnfts of CC
chills, fever, exhaustion
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how do yo utreat CC
rest
antipyretics
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what is important to remember about the CC and otc drugs
dont shorten cold duration, only tx symptoms
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use of antihistamines in CC
for runny nose
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what does inc use of antihistamines in the CC result in
drying up sec,
worsening cough
causing CNS depression
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how do decongestants work
constrict blood vessels in swollen nasal mucosa, dec swelling and fluid
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what do decongestants do in high doses
inc BP
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use of echinacea in CC
if taken after onset of symptoms, it may shorten them
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zinc and vit C for tx of CC
some studies say it works while others say it doesnt
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how is coughing different in cold vs the flu
prod cough in cold
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how is stuffy nose different in cold vs flu
no stuffy nose in flu
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how do cold symptoms progress vs flu symptoms
cold: over a few days
flu: rapid in 3-6 hours
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is headache common in cold
no
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which sinuses are included in rhinosinusitis
frontal, ethomoid, maxillary, sphenoidal
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what 2 microbes most commonly cause infc in rhinosinusitis
haemophilus influenzae
stretococcus pnuemoniae
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mnfts of rihinosinusitis
facial pain
headache
purulent nasal discharge
dec sense of smell
fever
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dx of rhinosinusitis
hx, px, nose and throat inspection
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how is sinusitis headache exxagerated
with bending over, sneezing, coughing
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how is RS txed
on cause, may include abx, corticosteroids, mucolytics, symptom releif. inc drainage by dec congestion
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when are abx used in RS
if the infection doesnt clear up within 7 days, and presnt inc mnfts
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why is it important to be wary of decongestant use
may cause rebound congestion if used >3-5 days
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when are intracranial comps most commonly seen in RS
with infc of frontal and ethmoid sinuses dt proximity to the dura + drainage of veins from frontal sinus to dura sinus
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