KINE 2490 Lecture Notes - Lecture 19: Allergic Rhinitis, Lymph Node, Rhinorrhea
10 Apr 2017
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Respiratory tract conditions: common things we tend to experience (cold [cough], asthma, streptococcus, bronchitis [lower] Ur tract infections: often caused by viruses, no participation in pa include: common cold, itis [inflammation], allergic rhinitis [seasonal allergies] Common cold: person to-person, airborne droplets: s/s: runny nose, sneezing, non-productive cold [no phlegm, irritates our throat further], eye irritation. Management: no cure, rest; fluids, vitamin c (does not prevent it), zinc (ease irritation of the throat, promotes healing of tissue, the key is prevention, exercise and cold: [fever, symptoms get worse] Influenza: viral bronchitis caused by hemophilus influenza type a, b, or c: s/s: increased temperature, chills, malaise, headache, general muscle weakness, hacking cough, inflamed mucous membrane, rapid onset [24-48 hours]. Sinusitis: infection of the sinus cavities [bacterial, viral, allergens: s/s: congestion, facial pain, purulent discharge, coughing, swelling of the eyes. Pharyngitis: viral, bacterial, or fungal infection of the pharynx, leading to a sore throat: s/s: throat (dark, red), tonsils swollen, ear pain, rhinorrhea.
