Upper Respiratory Tract PDF
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Ambo University
Dereje G
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This document provides an overview of the upper respiratory tract, covering topics such as the common cold, acute pharyngitis, epiglottitis, and croup. It discusses the causes and symptoms of these respiratory illnesses, as well as possible complications and the pathogens involved.
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Upper Respiratory Tract Dereje G(MD) Common cold Viral infection of upper respiratory tract. The most common pathogens are rhinoviruses. coronaviruses, respiratory syncytial viruses, parainfluenza and influenza viruses, adenoviruses, enteroviruses. Most of these infe...
Upper Respiratory Tract Dereje G(MD) Common cold Viral infection of upper respiratory tract. The most common pathogens are rhinoviruses. coronaviruses, respiratory syncytial viruses, parainfluenza and influenza viruses, adenoviruses, enteroviruses. Most of these infections occur in the fall and winter. self-limiting. may be complicated by the development of bacterial otitis media or sinusitis. nasal congestion Watery discharge. Sneezing. Scratchy. dry sore throat. Low grade fever. Acute pharyngitis Manifest as sore throat. accompany a cold and tonsillitis. Mild forms accompany cold. most common form of pharyngitis. More severe forms with tonsillitis. associated with marked hyperemia and exudates occur with β-hemolytic streptococcal and adenovirus infections. peritonsillar abscesses, poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis acute rheumatic fever. Epiglottitis Predominantly affects young children. Caused by H. influenzae Causes abrupt onset of painful airway obstruction. Croup Caused by parainfluenza virus Causes airway Obstruction
