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Q. 8 DDx for Sore Throat
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Epiglottitis, Laryngeal Cancer,
Laryngitis, Mononucleosis, Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis (aka Trench Mouth), Peritonsillar Abcess, Streptococcal Pharyngitis/ Tonsillitis, Viral Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis |
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Q. Epiglottitis
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ED!!
Sore throat, cough, dysphagia Drooling, tripod position High fever (usually first sx) Stridor, dyspnea, hoarse voice Suprasternal/intercostal retractions |
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Q. Laryngeal Cancer
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Pain/burning when drinking citrus or hot liquid
Feeling of lump in throat Hoarseness > 3 weeks Fatigue, weakness, weight loss Later: Dysphagia, dyspnea, cough |
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Q. Laryngitis
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Sore throat
Pain/difficulty swallowing/speaking, hoarsenss Fever, malaise Dry cough |
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Q. Mononucleosis
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Sore throat, exudative/non-exudative tonsillar enlargement
Often co-strep infection Hepatomegaly, jaundice, splenomegaly, splenic tenderness Fever, LA |
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Q. Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis (Trench Mouth)
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Begins w/sore throat
Tender gums that ulcerate and bleed Gray exudate may cover gums and tonsils Halitosis Fever, malaise |
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Q. Peritonsillar Abcess
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Unilateral sore throat, dysphagia, muffled voice
Otalgia Asymmetric tonsillar hypertrophy/erythema/exudate Tonsil displaced inferiorly & medially Fever, malaise, H/A, LA |
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Q. Streptococcal Pharyngitis/ tonsilitis
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Sore throat, pharyngotonsillar exudate
Fever, LA Usually no cough |
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Q. Viral Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis
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Sore throat, dysphagia, pharyngeal erythema
Sneezing, rhinorrhea, nasal congestion Post-nasal discharge Non-productive cough Fever, LA |
