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What causes Coryza?
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Most often its Rhinovirus Can also be: Adenovirus Parainfluenza Human Resp. Syncitial Virus (Human RSV) Coxsackie Virus Echovirus
2
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How does the common cold present?
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Sneezing/Tickly nose
Headache
Fever
Rhinorrhoea - clear runny nose
3
Q
What should you be careful of when someone has coryza?
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Secondary infections due to weakened immune system:
Sinusitis - Laryngitis - Bronchitis - Otitis Media
4
Q
How do we treat it?
A
We dont its self limiting. Rest, hygiene and fluids
Resp. Illness
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Decks in class (31)
# Cards
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COPD9
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Asthma9
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ARDS7
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Resp. Failure7
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Bronchiectasis:9
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Cor Pulmonale6
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Tuberculosis25
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Cystic Fibrosis17
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OSA8
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Narcolepsy3
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Sleep Disturbance - Kids9
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Pneumothorax (PTX)16
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Pleural Effusion7
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Mesothelioma7
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Pulmonary Embolism5
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Pulmonary Hypertension7
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Infectious Mononucleosis6
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Tonsilitis5
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Coryza4
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Sinusitis6
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Otitis Media4
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Croup (Laryngotracheobronchitis)4
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Epiglottitis4
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Pneumonia13
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Empyema5
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Lung Abscess6
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Lung Cancer25
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Sarcoidosis8
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Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis5
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Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis (EAA)7
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