Which of the following patients who presented to a walk-in medical clinic is most likely to be diagnosed with a rhinosinusitis rather than a common cold?
A)
A man complaining of general fatigue, a headache, and facial pain with a temperature of 100.9 °F
B)
A woman presenting with malaise, lethargy, and copious nasal secretions
C)
A man with a dry, stuffy nasopharynx, a sore throat, and temperature of 98.9 °F
D)
A woman complaining of generalized aches and who has a hoarse voice and reddened, painful upper airways
Ans:
A
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Fever and facial pain are more commonly associated with rhinosinusitis rather than the common cold. The other noted symptoms are indicative of the common cold rather than rhinosinusitis.
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