Upper Respiratory Infections in Adults
Journal of the Korean Medical Association
;
: 10-19, 2010.
Article
Dans Coréen
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-176229
ABSTRACT
Despite major advances in medicine, acute upper respiratory infections (URI) continue to be a huge burden on society in terms of human suffering. Acute rhinopharyngitis (common cold), acute sinusitis (viral and bacterial), acute pharyngotonsillitis, acute laryngitis are categorized as this common health problem. Several viruses can cause common cold, but rhinoviruses are by far the most common. Alleviation of symptoms with drugs such as nasal decongestants and acetaminophen, remains as the main way to manage common cold. Patients with acute pharyngotonsillitis should be treated with antibiotics (amoxicillin) for 10 days, but adult patients have low risk for late complications (rheumatic fever and glomerulonephritis) of S. pyogenes infection. Patients with acute viral sinusitis will recover over the course of 7~10 days without antibiotics. Amoxicillin is drug of choice for acute bacterial sinusitis in the practice guidelines. Evidence-based approach is greatly needed for appropriate care for URI patients. Effective antiviral agents and vaccines for URI pathogens should be studied, while the related researches can be challenging. Evidence-based practice for URI and patient education are good medical practice to deal with with these very common health problems.
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Disponible
Indice:
WPRIM (Pacifique occidental)
Sujet Principal:
Antiviraux
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Infections de l'appareil respiratoire
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Rhinovirus
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Sinusite
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Stress psychologique
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Décongestionnant nasal
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Vaccins
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Laryngite
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Éducation du patient comme sujet
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Rhume banal
Type d'étude:
Guide de pratique
Limites du sujet:
Adulte
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Humains
langue:
Coréen
Texte intégral:
Journal of the Korean Medical Association
Année:
2010
Type:
Article
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