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How do you manage sinusitis?
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antibiotics, decongestants, corticosteroids
*AVOID ANTIHISTAMINES keep hydrated hot showers avoid smoke |
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What are the clinical manifestations of bronchitis?
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cough, clear sputum, fever, HA, SOB
ronchi, exp wheezing |
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How do you manage acute bronchitis?
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fluids, rest, antiinflammatory meds
cough suppressants antiviral agents |
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What is the leading cause of death in the US from infectious disease?
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pneumonia
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What are the predisposing factors to pneumonia?
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age, alcoholism, mechanical ventilation, smoking, decreased LOC, stroke
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What is the number one way of preventing community acquired pneumonia in hospitals?
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treatment with antibiotics w/in the first four hours of entering the hospital
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What are the clinical manifestations of pneumonia?
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chills and fever
dyspnea cough malaise, fatigue, HA, muscle ache pleuritic chest pain |
