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==Physical Examination== | ==Physical Examination== | ||
The physical examination in a patient with influenza depends on several factors, such as age, comorbidities and immune response. Physical findings could vary among patient, from a mild disease with few signs and symptoms, to severely ill patients with respiratory insufficiency. | The physical examination in a patient with influenza depends on several factors, such as age, comorbidities and immune response. Physical findings could vary among patient, from a mild disease with few signs and symptoms, to severely ill patients with respiratory insufficiency. <ref name="LesslerReich2009">{{cite journal|last1=Lessler|first1=Justin|last2=Reich|first2=Nicholas G.|last3=Cummings|first3=Derek A.T.|title=Outbreak of 2009 Pandemic Influenza A (H1N1) at a New York City School|journal=New England Journal of Medicine|volume=361|issue=27|year=2009|pages=2628–2636|issn=0028-4793|doi=10.1056/NEJMoa0906089}}</ref> | ||
===Appearance=== | ===Appearance=== | ||
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===Lungs=== | ===Lungs=== | ||
*Usually lung examination is normal | |||
*Findings of severe disease include | |||
:* Dry cough | |||
:* Rales | |||
:* Focal wheezing | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Alejandro Lemor, M.D. [2]
Overview
Physical Examination
The physical examination in a patient with influenza depends on several factors, such as age, comorbidities and immune response. Physical findings could vary among patient, from a mild disease with few signs and symptoms, to severely ill patients with respiratory insufficiency. [1]
Appearance
- Fatigue
Vitals
- Fever (100-104° F)
- Tachycardia
- Tachypnea
Skin
- Flushing may be present
- Rash may be present
- Increased sweating
Eyes
- Watery eyes
- Redness
Nose
- Nasal congestion
- Runny nose
Throat
- Erythema and inflammation may be present
- Pharyngitis
Lungs
- Usually lung examination is normal
- Findings of severe disease include
- Dry cough
- Rales
- Focal wheezing
References
- ↑ Lessler, Justin; Reich, Nicholas G.; Cummings, Derek A.T. (2009). "Outbreak of 2009 Pandemic Influenza A (H1N1) at a New York City School". New England Journal of Medicine. 361 (27): 2628–2636. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa0906089. ISSN 0028-4793.