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A Fundamental Parameters of Upper Respiratory Tract Along with Common Cold Include Etiology, Epidemiology, Patho Physiology, Diagnosis, Differential Diagnosis, Treatment, Toxicity and Prognosis

Srinivas G., Ramanjaneyulu D. V., Muralinath E., Guruprasad M., Sravani Pragna K., Manjari P., Sony Sharlet E., T. Nikhil, V. Yaswanth Sai, D. Kusuma Latha, Ch. Ramya Sudha, K. Sridevi, D. Gokul Shiva Balaji

Abstract


Upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) are the most common infectious disease cause for patient evaluations worldwide. URTIs are often mild to moderate in severity and self-restrictive. The common cold is the most typical sign of a URTI. It might be difficult to diagnose the common cold since the symptoms of several bacterial and viral diseases can overlap and cause URTIs. The capacity to determine the etiology of URTIs has been significantly altered by recent advancements in quick diagnostic testing; however, the test's sensitivity, specificity, and cost should be the primary considerations. URTIs are frequently treated along with unnecessary antibiotics. Therefore, clinicians and patients must be educated regarding the potential risks related to antibiotic therapy.

 

This course explores the impact of URTIs, which, despite being a mild illness, in a significant manner influence public health, resulting in lost productivity and unnecessary medical visits. Proper patient education and adherence to evidence-based management strategies are responsible for the reduction of the burden of URTIs. With an emphasis on rhinovirus and the common cold, this activity is intended to improve the learner's ability to identify URTIs and their etiologies, carry out the suggested assessment, and apply a suitable interprofessional approach when treating this illness.


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