Upper respiratory infections (URI) are inflammation and irritation of the upper airways.
A common diagnosis that is self-limited, typically caused by viruses or bacteria.
This review focuses on v...
Nasal congestion: 80–100%
Sneezing: 50–70%
Throat irritation: 50%
Cough: 40%
Hoarseness: 30%
Malaise: 20–25%
Headache: 25...
Smoking cessation
Vaporizer/humidifier: no consistent benefit proven
Cold preparations do not change course
Antibiotics are not indicated
Avoid cough and cold preparations in chi...
Kaur R, Schulz S, Fuji N, et al. COVID-19 pandemic impact on respiratory infectious diseases in primary care practice in Children. Front Pediatr. 2021;13;9:7224...
J06.9 Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
J11.1 Influenza due to unidentified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
B97.4 Respiratory syncytial virus causing diseas...
Supportive therapy is mainstay for most upper respiratory tract infections.
Point of care testing can rule out group A Streptococcus infection in the appropriate clinical setting.
Limit ...
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<bold>Figure 35.2</bold> Back pressure to blood circulation around the eyes leads to dark areas under the eyes in the child with allergic rhinitis.
<bold>Figure 35.2</bold> Back pressure to blood circulation around the eyes leads to dark areas under the eyes in the child wi...
FIG. 11.55. Pharyngitis in infectious mononucleosis. This girl has inflamed, bilaterally swollen tonsils with a diffuse exudate, as is often seen with infectious mononucleosis.
FIG. 11.55. Pharyngitis in infectious mononucleosis. This girl has inflamed, bilaterally swollen tonsils with a diffuse exudate, as is oft...
<bold>Figure 19-2</bold> Boggy inferior turbinates seen with allergic rhinitis. (Courtesy of Paul S. Matz, MD.)
Back pressure to the blood circulation around the eye orbit from allergic rhinitis may lead to dark areas under the eyes (allergic shiners). The frequent rubbing of the nose in an upward direction can lead to a peculiar horizontal crease (Dennie's line).
Back pressure to the blood circulation around the eye orbit from allergic rhinitis may lead to dark areas under the eyes (allergic shiners...