PATHOPHYSIOLOGY :Infection  After suffering with a cold for 5 days, Mr. Smith developed otitis media and sinus. The nasal  secretions changed from thin, clear, and colorless to thick, yellow-green mucus. Fever and sore  throat developed, as well as pain around the eyes and right ear.  Initially, what type of infection do you think Mr. Smith initially had (bacterial or viral)  and why?  What changes in manifestations occurred during the course of his illness?  What did these changes in manifestations mean or indicate with respect to the  progression of his illness?   Why does Mr. Smith have pain around the eyes and in the right ear?  5. What is the likely course of treatment for Mr. Smith?

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After suffering with a cold for 5 days, Mr. Smith developed otitis media and sinus. The nasal  secretions changed from thin, clear, and colorless to thick, yellow-green mucus. Fever and sore  throat developed, as well as pain around the eyes and right ear. 

Initially, what type of infection do you think Mr. Smith initially had (bacterial or viral)  and why? 

  1. What changes in manifestations occurred during the course of his illness? 
  2. What did these changes in manifestations mean or indicate with respect to the  progression of his illness?  
  3. Why does Mr. Smith have pain around the eyes and in the right ear? 

5. What is the likely course of treatment for Mr. Smith?

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