Upper respiratory tract infection: Difference between revisions
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Revision as of 16:01, 13 September 2009
In ENT, everyone can hear you scream.
Definition
The upper respiratory tract is a common place for infections, and a big cause of GP consultations. Whilst there are lots of names such as laryngitis and sore throat, clinically they tend to be treated pretty similarly; hence the lumping together as upper respiratory tract infections.
Epidemiology
Really common - most people get one a year. More common in small children. As a GP you will see at least one of these in an average clinic, so it will be in the exam!
Pathophysiology
The majority are viral, and thus are basically not treated. Commonly adenovirus and rhinovirus, although there are loads.
Risk Factors
- Being a child.
That's about it