Upper Respiratory Disorders
This is an acute inflammation of the nasal mucosa due to a viral infection.
What is Viral Rhinitis?
This is often associated with laryngitis or vocal cord strain; if persistent may indicate malignancy.
What is Voice Hoarseness?
This drug class mechanism of action blocks histamine at H1 receptor sites to reduce sneezing, nasal drainage, and itching.
What is an Antihistamine?
This can be done to reduce throat swelling and discomfort.
What is Warm Saltwater Gargles?
This is a diagnostic test used to confirm strep Group A infections.
What is a Positive RADT?
This inflammation of the larynx due to infection, overuse, or irritants.
What is Laryngitis?
This is a high-pitched, musical sound heard during inspiration- upper airway obstruction.
What is Stridor?
This drug class mechanism of action is to vasoconstrict nasal mucosa to reduce swelling.
What is are Decongestants?
Rebound congestion, sedation, and/or GI symptoms from medications are called what?
What is Medication Side Effects? Rebound Congestion (decongestants), Sedation (antihistamines), GI (NSAIDs, antibiotics)
This diagnostic test identifies specific pathogens for target treatment; negative result suggests viral etiology.
What is a Throat Culture?
This is an intermittent airway obstruction during sleep due to soft tissue collapse.
What is Sleep Apnea?
Redness indicates inflammation and is commonly seen in pharyngitis or tonsilitis.
This drug class mechanism of action is to reduce inflammatory response locally or systemically.
What are Corticosteroids?
Hand hygiene, mask use, avoiding close contact.
What is Infection Control and Transmission Prevention?
This diagnostic test may show vocal cords, polyps, inflammation, or tumors.
What is Laryngoscopy?
This is often caused by a streptococcal infection or a viral infection.
What is Tonsillitis and Adenoiditis?
This is visible bleeding, crusting, or clots in the anterior nares; elevated BP may be a contributing factor.
What is Epistaxis?
This drug class mechanism of action reduces inflammation and airway constriction by blocking their action at the receptor levels.
What are Leukotriene Modifiers?
This adds moisture to inspired air or the use of cool mist humidifiers or steam inhalation.
What is Humidification?
This diagnostic test is used to diagnose obstructive sleep apnea.
What is Polysomnography?
This is inflammation of the paranasal sinuses, usually from obstruction of drainage.
What is Rhinosinusitis?
This is a disorder that may present with a sore throat, dry cough, and progressive hoarseness with mild erythema of the pharynx.
What is Acute Laryngitis?
This drug group are used for maintenance to promote bronchodilation.
What are LABA's (long acting beta-2 agonists)
This reduces postnasal drip and facilitates drainage in the sinusitis or congestion.
What is Elevate the Head of Bed?
This diagnostic test reveals fluid levels, mucosal swelling and/or obstruction.
What is a CT of the sinuses?