Fatigue, sore throat, and cough in a 24-year-old active duty man.
A 24-year-old active duty male smoker presented with 3 days of fatigue, rhinorrhea, and sore throat. The diagnosis and management of pharyngitis, including a field friendly approach, are reviewed. The impact of the discontinuation of the adenovirus vaccine to military recruits is highlighted. The effects of smoking among military personnel are discussed, and smoking cessation measures are reviewed.
Hartzell
Joshua D
JD
Department of Medicine, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC 20307-1774, USA.
Roy
Michael J
MJ
D000328:Adult; D003371:Cough / Q000209:etiology*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005221:Fatigue / Q000209:etiology*; D006772:Hospitals, Military; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008889:Military Personnel / Q000523:psychology*; D010612:Pharyngitis / Q000209:etiology*; D012907:Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016540:Smoking Cessation / Q000379:methods; D000074606:Smoking Prevention; D014481:United States