High altitude pharyngitis and bronchitis

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Background

  1. Dry, hacking cough is common at >8000ft
  2. Purulent bronchitis/painful pharyngitis common w/ prolonged periods at extreme altitude
  3. Severe coughing spasms can result in cough fx of ribs

Treatment

    1. Alubterol
    2. Breathing steam, sucking on hard candies, forcing hydration
    3. Abx are not helpful

See Also

High Altitude Medicine

Source

Tintinalli

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