1. Respiratory Tract Conditions
Chapter 18

2. Common Cold Management Transmission Symptoms Vitamin C Zinc gluconate
Usually begin 1-2 days after exposure
Include
Clear nasal discharge (rhinorrhea)
Nasal itching
Sneezing
Nonproductive cough
Itching and puffiness of the eyes
Mild sore throat
Low-grade fever
Management
Vitamin C
Zinc gluconate
Transmission
Person to person
Airborne droplets

3. Sinusitis Symptoms Management Type of Infection Nasal congestion
Facial pain
Pain in upper teeth
Pressure behind the eyes (retro-orbital)
Nasal discharge
Pain over sinuses
Coughing
Fever and chills
Management
Control the infection
Reduce mucous
Antibiotics
Nasal sprays
Type of Infection
Bacterial
Viral
Allergy

4. Pharyngitis Symptoms Causes Management Throat appears red
Tonsils appear swollen
Puss-like discharge
Causes
Viral
Bacterial
Fungal
Management
Antibiotics
Bed rest
Plenty of fluids
Saline gargles
Throat lozenges
Mild analgesics

5. Influenza- “FLU” Symptoms Management Causes Fever Rest Chills
Malaise
Headache
Muscle aches
Hacking cough
Sore throat
Watery eyes
Sensitivity to light
Management
Rest
Plenty of fluids
Saltwater gargles
Cough medication
Analgesics
Causes
Hemophilus influenza type A, B, or C

6. Allergic Rhinitis “Hay Fever”
Symptoms
Chronic sore throat
Swollen mucosa
Enlarged lymph tissue
Exudate
Causes
Seasonal allergies
Seasonal pollens or irritants
Management
Antihistamines
Limiting exposure
Cromolyn sodium
Hypersensitivity reduction

7. Bronchitis Symptoms Management Causes Marked cyanosis Edema
Production of sputum
High CO2 levels in blood
Low O2 levels in blood
Coughing
Wheezing
Management
Reduce swelling
Causes
Cigarette smoke
Pollution
Infection

8. Bronchial Asthma Symptoms Causes Management Wheezing
Rapid onset of fatigue
Thick yellow or green sputum
Causes
Constriction of bronchial muscles
Mucosal swelling
Management
Nebullizer
Bronchodilators
Cromolyn sodium
Antihistamines

9. Exercise Induce Bronchospasm
Symptoms
Chest pain
Chest tightness
Burning sensation
Wheezing
Causes
Cold air
Low humidity
Pollutants
Management
Bronchodilators
Cromolyn sodium
Oral theophylline
Leukotriene modifiers