Notes in 2. URTIs

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Published 02/10/2024 Presentation of {{c2::Rhinitis}} {{c1::Runny, blocked and itchy nose}} {{c1::Sneezing}} {{c1::Itchy, red and swollen eyes}}
Published 02/10/2024 Presentation of {{c2::Otitis media}} {{c1::Ear pain (Otalgia)}}{{c1::Ear discharge (Otorrhoea) if perforated}} {{c1::Fever}} {{c1::Irritability}} {{c1…
Published 02/10/2024 Presentation of {{c2::Pharyngitis}} {{c1::Sore throat}} {{c1::Tonsils may be mildly inflamed}}
Published 02/10/2024 Presentation of {{c2::Acute Tonsillitis}}(The Centor Criteria ‒ likely Bacterial if >3) {{c1::Fever over 38ºC}} {{c1::Tonsillar exudates}} {{…
Published 02/10/2024 Presentation of {{c2::Acute Epiglottitis}} {{c1::40-50 years of age (less common in children due to Hib vaccine)}}{{c1::Acute-onset severe sore throat…
Published 02/10/2024 Key Principles of Managing URTIs {{c1::Reassurance of Parents and Precise Safety-Netting}} {{c1::Key is Supportive treatment (Oxygenation, Hydration, …
Published 02/10/2024 Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis is via {{c1::Nasal corticosteroid sprays e.g. fluticasone and mometasone}}
Published 02/10/2024 Treatment of {{c2::Otitis Media with Effusion (Glue ear)}} {{c1::Usually self-limiting within 3 months}} {{c1::If it doesn't improve/persistent after …
Published 02/10/2024 Treatment of {{c2::Acute Otitis Media}} {{c1::Observation and Analgesia}} {{c1::Antibiotics Amoxicillin (for 5-7 day course) In patients with penicil…
Published 02/10/2024 Treatment of {{c2::Tonsillitis}} {{c1::Mostly supportive and analgesia due to it being from a Viral source}} If Centor Critera is 4 or sometimes 3 an…
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