Notes in 01 Upper Respiratory Tract Infections

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Published	08/18/2024	Most common URTI in children {{c1::Acute infectious rhinitis (common cold)}}
Published	08/18/2024	QC. Associated with Fever or Chills1. HRV or Coronavirus 2. Influenza, RSV, MPV{{c1::B}}
Published	08/18/2024	PE findings with acute infectious rhinitis {{c1::Change in color of nasal dischargeAnterior cervical lymphadenopathy Swollen nasal turbinate…
Published	08/18/2024	In children, particularly if there is unilateral purulent nasal discharge, always consider a {{c1::foreign body}}
Published	08/18/2024	If a child with a cold is associated with nasal excoriation, consider {{c1::streptococcosis}}
Published	08/18/2024	Good to know rhinitis types{{c1::}}
Published	08/18/2024	Supportive treatment of nasal obstruction (older patient in severe form) from common cold {{c1::Topical / oral adrenergic agents}}
Published	08/18/2024	PE finding in otoscopy of acute otitis media {{c1::Bulging of the Tympanic membrane}}
Published	08/18/2024	QC. Requires antibiotics1. Acute otitis media 2. Otitis media effusion {{c1::A}}
Published	08/18/2024	Main differential variable between otitis media effusion and acute otitis media {{c1::Acute inflammation presentation in acute otitis media …
Published	08/18/2024	Antiobiotic management of < 6 mos. px with uncomplicated AOM First line {{c3::Amoxicillin 80-90 mg/kg/day}}Second line {{c2::Am…
Published	08/18/2024	Antiobiotic management of <6 mos. - 2 y/o px with severe acute otitis media {{c1::Amoxicillin 90 mg/kg/dayClavulanic acid 6.4 mg/kg/day}}
Published	08/18/2024	Antiobiotic management of <6 mos. - 2 y/o px with uncomplicated acute otitis media but absence of severe disease{{c1::Observe the patient and have …
Published	08/18/2024	Antiobiotics to be give with px that still failed to be treated with 2nd line therapy for acute otitis media {{c1::AzithromycinTympanocentesis}}
Published	08/18/2024	Etiology pathogen of acute sinusitis{{c1::S. pneumoniaeNon-typeable H. influenzaeM. catarrhalis}}
Published	08/18/2024	Complication associated with sinusitis of ethmoid sinus {{c1::Preseptal cellulitisPeriorbital cellulitis/abscess}}
Published	08/18/2024	Complication associated with sinusitis of frontal sinus {{c1::Intracranial infections}}
Published	08/18/2024	Paranasal sinuses drainageAnterior ethmoid:{{c5::Middle meatus}}Posterior ethmoid:{{c4::Superior meatus}}Maxillary Middle meatusSphenoid {{c…
Published	08/18/2024	Familiarize with manifestations to consider Acute Sinusitis{{c1::Criteria for diagnosis: 2 major symptoms OR 1 major ≥ 2 minor symptoms}}
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Published	08/18/2024	Identify viral etiology of acute pharyngitis High feverDifficulty taking fluidsGingivostomatitisUlcerating vesicles on anterior pharynx{{c1::Herp…
Published	08/18/2024	Identify viral etiology of acute pharyngitis FeverConjunctivitisCoughKoplik spotsRash starting from the hairline then down to extremities{{c1::Me…
Published	08/18/2024	Initial location of rash caused by measles virus {{c1::Hairline to the back of ears then lastly down to extremities}}
Published	08/18/2024	Most common bacterial cause of pharyngitis{{c1::S. pyogenes (group A strep)}}
Published	08/18/2024	Identify viral etiology of acute pharyngitis Severe throat painAdherent dense gray pseudomembraneCroupy/barking coughBull neck appearance{{c1::C.…
Published	08/18/2024	Best diagnostic test of acute pharyngitis {{c1::Throat culture}}
Published	08/18/2024	Treatment for chronic carriers of strep infection {{c1::Clindamycin 20 mg/kg/day divided in 3 dosesCo-amoxiclav 40 mg amoxicillin/kg/day up …
Published	08/18/2024	PE findings on laryngoscopy for acute laryngitis {{c1::Edema of the vocal cords and subglottic tissue}}
Published	08/18/2024	Treatment for acute laryngitis {{c1::Supportive}}
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