10 Questions
What is the term for acute inflammation of the mucus membranes of the nose that usually accompanies the common cold?
Acute Rhinitis
What is the term for the condition often called 'hay fever' caused by pollen or a foreign substance?
Allergic Rhinitis
Which drug is used to treat common cold and affects primarily the nasopharyngeal tract?
Diphenhydramine
Which term refers to the process of frequently touching contaminated surfaces then touching the nose and mouth, or viral droplets released by sneezing?
Transmission
What are the symptoms of a cold as mentioned in the text?
Rhinorrhea, nasal congestion, cough and increase mucosal secretions
Which of the following drugs is used to treat allergic rhinitis often called 'hay fever'?
Fluticasone furoate
What is the primary cause of allergic rhinitis?
Pollen or foreign substance
Which of the following drugs is used to reduce nasal congestion and inflammation?
Fluticasone furoate
What are the common symptoms of a cold caused by rhinovirus?
Rhinorrhea and nasal congestion
Which drug is used to suppress cough in the treatment of upper respiratory diseases?
Dextromethorphan
Study Notes
Rhinitis
- Acute inflammation of the mucus membranes of the nose that usually accompanies the common cold is called rhinitis.
Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergic rhinitis is often referred to as 'hay fever' and is caused by pollen or a foreign substance.
Treatment of Common Cold
- Antihistamines are used to treat the common cold and primarily affect the nasopharyngeal tract.
Transmission of Cold
- The process of frequently touching contaminated surfaces and then touching the nose and mouth, or viral droplets released by sneezing, contributes to the transmission of the common cold.
Symptoms of a Cold
- Symptoms of a cold include runny nose, sneezing, cough, and sore throat.
Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis
- Antihistamines are used to treat allergic rhinitis, often referred to as 'hay fever'.
Cause of Allergic Rhinitis
- The primary cause of allergic rhinitis is the reaction to pollen or foreign substances.
Treatment of Nasal Congestion
- Decongestants are used to reduce nasal congestion and inflammation.
Symptoms of Rhinovirus Cold
- Symptoms of a cold caused by rhinovirus include runny nose, sneezing, cough, and sore throat.
Cough Suppression
- Codeine is used to suppress cough in the treatment of upper respiratory diseases.
Test your knowledge of drugs acting on the respiratory system with this quiz by Anngelo D. Labog, MAN, RN, CCRN. Assess your understanding of antihistamines, decongestants, antitussives, expectorants, rhinitis, sinusitis, pharyngitis, and the side effects of nasal decongestants.
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