A 69-year-old man with COPD and ischaemic heart disease develops influenza-like illness within 36 hours of onset during a local outbreak. Best managem...

Question

A 69-year-old man with COPD and ischaemic heart disease develops influenza-like illness within 36 hours of onset during a local outbreak. Best management?

Accepted Answer

Oseltamivir treatment course

Answer

No antivirals beyond 24 hours

Answer

Zanamivir only if hospitalised

Answer

Co-amoxiclav for 5 days routinely

Answer

Topical decongestants only

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Seasonal influenza (high-risk)

A 69-year-old man with COPD and ischaemic heart disease develops influenza-like illness within 36 hours of onset during a local outbreak. Best management?