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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

During the physical examination in a patient with influenza, findings can include fever, tachycardia, tachypnea, sore throat, and fatigue. Complications can worsen the patient's condition and findings in the lung examination may include dry cough, rales and focal wheezing.

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][2]

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Vitals

Skin

Eyes

  • Watery eyes
  • Redness

Nose

Throat

Lungs

  • Usually lung examination is normal
  • Findings of severe disease include

References

  1. 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.
  2. "CDC Clinical Signs and Symptoms of Influenza".

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