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A “common cold” viral URTI may be milder and presents in children as fussiness, decreased appetite, sleep disturbances, nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, cough, low-grade fever and headache (Fenstermacher & Hudson, 2016). Influenza, also viral, is characterized by abrupt high fever, myalgia, sore throat, cough, rhinorrhea, and occasional nausea, vomiting or diarrhea (Fenstermacher & Hudson, 2016). Nasopharyngeal swabs confirm the presence of influenza or respiratory syncytial virus, which is helpful when comorbidities exist or contact with immunocompromised individuals is

The common cold and Influenza are two common illnesses of the upper respiratory tract. These illness can often be mistaken for each other due to the overlapping symptoms. The two symptoms that seem to present when the flu is occurring are a fever with a cough. Prevention is also similar for both of the illnesses with the exception of an actual vaccine that can be administered annually for flu prevention. Diagnosis can occur in the physicians office according to the individuals symptoms that are presenting or by completing an rapid flu test. Treatments are also similar for both the common cold and the flu because they are both caused by viruses, therefore a patient would not benefit from antibiotic therapy. With educating the

Influenza is a very contagious virus that attacks the respiratory system of anyone's body. There are three different types of the Influenza, A, B, C. Type A and B is the illness that occurs in the winter, type C differs from A and B, it’s a delicate attack, or nothing at all. The flu can easily be transmitted by coughing, sneezing, also by contact. Doctors will recommend to rest and stay at home, consume plenty of liquids, and importantly trying to avoid contact with anyone. The influenza “virus mutates rapidly as it moves from species to species” (Influenza, flu). This virus causes many symptoms like sore throat, headaches, muscle aches, often extreme fatigues, and also high temperatures. Nausea and vomiting are basic symptoms for young people.

A symptom that goes in hand with a fever is chills, as the body thinks it is cold because skin temperature is warmer than the core temperature. A cough accompanies a flu, but is non productive because of no mucus buildup. One more symptom is malaise, a general sense of discomfort and aching. All of these symptoms cause the immune system to weaken, making it susceptible to deadlier illnesses. The people who fall ill are children 6-59 months, pregnant women, the elderly and chronically ill. These at risk people also have higher complication rates, which can cause

The patient is a 22-year-old female who does tell me she graduated from Dartmouth College recently, will be going to Europe, leaving in two days for a three week tour. She states she wanted to make sure she is okay prior to leaving. She does tell me one week ago she began having a sore throat, which then developed into rhinorrhea and a cough, which is productive of yellow sputum. She does tell me the sore throat has now gone away. She denies any sinus pain or pressure, no ear pain, she has not had any fevers and overall feels fairly well. She is not waking because of the cough, she is taking an over-the-counter cough syrup. She also thinks she might have a component of allergies, as she was having some sneezing

This 51 years old African-American came to the clinic with a five-day history of a cough and shortness of breath. Cough is productive/clear and usually gets worse at night when the patient is lying down. He explained that he has observed some wheezing and that his chest feels tight. He has a low-grade fever of 99.5, but with no chills. He is worried that he may be having pneumonia. He has tried over the counter cough medication without any relief. He denies any edema, but reports SOB with exertion after walking for a short while. She has a history of well-controlled

Influenza is among the most prevalent infectious airborne viral diseases that affect the respiratory system. According to the World Health Organization (2016), the infection majorly affects the throat, nose, and the bronchi, and on rare occasions, it may affect the lungs. Also commonly known as the flu, influenza infection is characterized by sneezing, itchy and running nose as well as throat inflammation. The initial signs and symptoms include fever with temperatures higher that 100F, soreness in the back, myalgia, legs and arm muscles, sweats and chills, frontal or retro-orbital headaches, tachycardia, red, watery eyes, and fatigue. Sometimes, a dry and persistent cough, nasal congestion and discharge occur

The common cold is alike with an individual experiencing allergies; the only exception is that, a person with cold could display thin to thick running nose discharge accompanied by weakness and fatigue. The duration of the cold symptoms can start within 1-3 days of cold virus exposure to 5-7 days for relief. (The asthma center, 2015). Sinusitis displays a green nasal discharge from the nose, pressure in the face, cough and headache. It can be triggered by allergies and can last weeks, months or years if treatment is not initiated on time. Flu (influenza) is similar to the common cold however; the symptoms of the flu is regarded as high fever, headache, running nose, sneezing, cough, fatigue, sore throat and exhaustion (John Hopkins medicine, 2015). The flu is a viral upper respiratory infection and affects people of all ages. Symptoms show immediately and can lasts to a longer duration if proper care and intervention is not implemented. According to the John Hopkins medicine “about 5% to 20% of the population will get the flu each year and between 3,000 to 49,000 will die from it from complications” (2015,

The significant negative individual predictors of a diagnosis of pneumonia included sinus pain, sore throat,head congestion, chest congestion, and rhinorrhoea (Evertsen , Baumgardner , Regnery , Banerjee (2010) Green sputum was significant in both alternative diagnoses but not pneumonia (Evertsen , Baumgardner , Regnery , Banerjee (2010). Rales, dyspnea, chest pain, heart rate, and a temperature ≥ 100°F (37.8°C) were the best predictors of a diagnosing pneumonia (Evertsen , Baumgardner , Regnery , Banerjee (2010).

Pneumonia is often brought on by common cold or the flu. There are different types of pneumonia categorized as fungal, bacterial and viral pneumonia. A child with pneumonia often experienced fatigue and a productive cough including vomit. When an individual has pneumonia, “the lung tissue becomes inflamed and the alveoli fill with mucus and other debris, making it difficult for oxygen to be transferred” (Ruuskanen, Lahti, Jennings, & Murdoch, 2011, p. 1265). When there is deficit of oxygen to the cells inside the body, many symptoms may

Symptoms of bronchitis are Sore throat involve runny or stuffy nose, headache, muscle aches, low grade fever, and extreme fatigue. The patient may exhibit wheezing, inspiratory stridor and shortness of breath even with

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“Cough is a common symptom for which patients often seek medical advice and consume vast amounts of drugs. It is a real challenge for both the physician and the clinical researcher to evaluate a cough’s clinical importance and its precise response to treatment” (J., 2010). There are different methods in assessing the patient with cough. First your Physician will ask about your medical history and then perform physical exam. The physician may order some test to look for the cause of the coughing. However, many physician will opt to prescribed medication treatment than ordering your expensive test, if the medication doesn’t work then you will have to undergo testing for less common causes. In most cases coughing is link to any disease most likely a lung disease. “A cough is a sudden, usually involuntary, expulsion of air from the lungs with a characteristic and easily recognizable sound. Although it is known as the most common symptom of respiratory disorders, it serves the functions of defending the respiratory tract against noxious substances and maintaining airway patency by removing excessive secretions from the air passages. Expectoration or sputum production is the act of coughing up and spitting out the material produced in the respiratory tract” (Walker HK,

Common cold and flu viruses cause upper respiratory infections, but their symptoms, severity, and complications can be very different. The uncomfortable feeling of having your head full of fluid, your nose running like a faucet, and a raw scratchy throat with a dry cough is familiar to everyone. If your illness has built up slowly over a couple of days, you probably have a cold virus and will be back to normal after only a few days. Complications such as ear and sinus infections happen rarely, except for kids. On the other hand, feeling like you have suddenly been hit by a ton of bricks may point to the flu. Usually, a fever, body aches, weakness, chest congestion, and a juicy cough will knock you off your feet for at least a couple of weeks.

My patient also had pneumonia. Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs caused by an infection. Pneumonia is a common, can range from mild to a life-threatening condition which affects about 1 out of 100 people each year. It’s mostly life threatening for infants and young children, those who are older than 65 years of age, immunocompromised people and those who have health problems (Pneumonia, 2015). There are many categories of pneumonia. Two of these categories are hospital-acquired and community-acquired. Pneumococcal pneumonia and Mycoplasma pneumonia are just two common types of community-acquired pneumonia (Pneumonia, 2015). For the elderly, and those who are weakened, pneumonia may also come with influenza. The main symptoms are