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.
Department of Medicine, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC 20307-1774, USA.
Joshua D
JD
Hartzell
Michael J
MJ
Roy
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