Common upper respiratory virus infections are rhinovirus, parainfluenza virus, and respiratory syncytial virus. Elderly people should be wary of respiratory syncytial virus infection.

1. Respiratory virus

(1) Common upper respiratory virus infections are rhinovirus , parainfluenza virus, and respiratory syncytial virus .

(2) Common lower respiratory virus infections are influenza virus , respiratory syncytial virus, and parainfluenza virus.

(3) The elderly should be vigilant about respiratory syncytial virus infection.

(4) Common virus types and clinical manifestations

Common virus types and clinical manifestations

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human rhinovirus

single strand positive chain RNA virus

Nerve congestion, Rhinitis and Top soreness , bronchiolitis and AECOPD

Respiratory syncytial virus

negative single-strand RNA virus

influenza -like manifestations, lower respiratory tract infection

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Single-stranded RNA virus

Mild Upper respiratory tract infection , lower respiratory tract infection mostly coexist with underlying diseases and is prone to mixed infection

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single-strand negative RNA virus

high fever, fatigue, headache, cough, and soreness of the body, and other symptoms of systemic poisoning are mainly mild, while respiratory symptoms are milder

human metapneumovirus

single negative strand RNA virus

acute upper and lower respiratory tract infection, causing bronchiolitis or pneumonia

Acute upper and lower respiratory tract infection, causing bronchiolitis or pneumonia

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Hydrogen RNA Virus

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Avian influenza virus

Single-stranded negative-stranded RNA virus

Initial manifestation is influenza-like symptoms , lesions When the condition is serious or develops rapidly, it shows respiratory symptoms such as chest tightness and dyspnea

SARS-CoV

single strand positive chain RNA virus

influenza-like symptoms, including fever exceeding 38℃, myalgia, difficulty breathing, and often no upper respiratory tract calorie symptoms, chest X-ray infiltration

Novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2

single strand positive chain RNA virus

fever, dry cough, and fatigue are the main manifestations of

human adenovirus

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invisible infection, acute upper and lower respiratory tract infections, a few can develop severe pneumonia

human Boca virus

single-stranded linear DNA virus

Most patients showed Community-acquired pneumonia

2. Antiviral drugs

(1) The role of antiviral drugs is achieved by competing for cell surface receptors, preventing virus adsorption, hindering virus penetration and dehulling, inhibiting virus synthesis, enhancing host antiviral ability, blocking assembly maturation and other links.

(2) antiviral drugs mainly include broad-spectrum antiviral drugs, anti-DNA viral drugs, anti-RNA viral drugs, protease inhibitor antiviral drugs, and inhibition of RNA synthesis.

(3) Commonly used broad-spectrum antiviral drugs include interferon , ribavirin, abidol, anti-DNA virus drugs include ganciclovir , etc., anti-RNA virus drugs include M2 ​​ion channel blocker adamantine, neuraminidase inhibitor oseltamivir, and protease inhibitor lopinavir/ ritonavir , etc. Antiviral drug treatment should be determined comprehensively based on pathogenesis, physical condition and drug antiviral spectrum.

(4) Antiviral drugs indications and usage dosage

html Indications and usage of 3 antiviral drugs dosage

drug

features

Broad spectrum antiviral drug

interferon

interferon

html ml4 action mechanism : antiviral and immunomodulation, broad-spectrum antiviral drugs

target virus : adenovirus , respiratory syncytial virus, influenza virus, herpes virus , 2019nCoVhtml ml2

dosage form : Injection

Usage : 2019nCoV: IFN-α atomization inhalation (recommended air compression or oxygen discharging method), 5 million U per adult or equivalent dose 50μg, add 2mL of water for sterilization injection, 2 times/d

Adverse reactions : influenza-like symptoms, myelosuppression, etc.

Ribavirin

Mechanism of action : Host mediating function, transcriptase inhibitor, viral mutagen

Target virus : Various types of respiratory viruses and enteroviruses caused by herpes pharyngeal inflammation

dosage form : tablets, capsules, granules, injections, aerosols, sprays, etc.

Usage : Intravenous infusion: 0.5g once for adults, 2 times/d, for 5 days; tablets or capsules once for adults, 0.15g once for adults, 3 times/d, for 7 days of treatment.

Adverse reactions : hemolytic anemia , nausea, vomiting, appetite deficiency and other gastrointestinal reactions

Abidol

Mechanism of action : Hemagglutinin inhibitor, fusion blockade, immunity Adjustment into one, anti-RNA RNA 5 and DNA virus

Target virus : Influenza A and B viruses and other respiratory infection viruses (2019nCoV) and enterovirus

dosage form : tablet

Usage : oral. Adults once, 0.2g, 3 times/d, take 5d

Adverse reactions : mainly nausea, diarrhea, dizziness and increased serum aminotransferase

Anti-RNA virus drug

Adamantine

Mechanism of action : M2 ion channel blocker

Target virus : Influenza A

Dose form : Tablets, capsules, granules, syrup

Usage : Oral administration.Adults once 200mg, once per day or 100mg, once every 12h

Adverse reactions : Common gastrointestinal and central nervous system reactions

Adamantine

Adamantine ethamstring

Mechanism of action : M2 ion channel blocker

Target virus : Influenza A

Dosage form : Tablets, capsules, granules, oral solution

Usage : Oral. Adults once 100mg, 2 times/d

Adverse reactions : Common gastrointestinal and central nervous system reactions

oseltamivir

action mechanism : Neuraminidase inhibitor

Target virus : Influenza A and B

Dosage form : Capsules, granules

Usage : Oral administration. Adults each time, 2 times/d, a total of 5d

Adverse reactions : Common digestive tract reactions, renal insufficiency patients need to adjust the dose

Zanamivir

Mechanism of action : Neuraminidase Inhibitor

Target virus : Influenza A and B

Dose form : Capsule type inhalation powder mist

Usage : 2 times/d, 2 inhalation each time (i.e. 2X5mg), continuous for 5 days, the total inhalation dose per day is 20mghtml ml2

Adverse reactions : Common digestive tract, central nervous system , respiratory system reaction

paramivir

Mechanism of action : Neuraminidase inhibitor

html ml3 target virus : Influenza viruses include: influenza caused by H1, HA, H9N9 and other series of viruses, severe influenza

dosage form : Injection

Usage : Generally, the dosage is 300 mg, a single intravenous drip, the drip time is no less than 30 minutes. Patients with severe complications can use 600 mg, a single intravenous drip, and the drip time is no less than 40 minutes. For severe symptoms, you can do it repeatedly in succession of 1-5d

Adverse reactions : diarrhea, leukopenia, neutropenia, proteinuria

Lopinavir/ritonavir

Action mechanism : Egg White enzyme inhibitor, anti-RNA virus

Target virus : Human immunodeficiency virus-1 infection, SARS-CoV, 2019nCoV

dosage form : tablets (lopinavir 200mg/ritonavir 50mg)

Usage : Oral administration. The recommended dose is 2 tablets/time, 2 times/d

Adverse reactions : Common adverse reactions are diarrhea, usually mild to moderate

3. Antiviral treatment strategy

(1) For respiratory virus infection in non-high-risk populations, routine antiviral drugs are not recommended; however, for the common respiratory syncytial virus infection in high-risk populations, ribavirin antiviral drugs are recommended in the early stage.

(2) For SARS-CoV, no specific therapeutic drugs have been found, and lopinavir/ritonavir may be considered.

(3) For human infection with highly pathogenic avian influenza, especially H1 (H1N.), HA (HAN.), H9N9 and other series of viruses, neuraminidase can be selected to inhibit paramivir .

(4) For adult influenza A and B viruses, neuraminidase inhibitors oseltamivir, zanamivir, and paramivir, and hemagglutinin inhibitor Abidol can be selected.

(5) For new coronavirus pneumonia , α-interferon, chloroquine phosphate, ribavirin, abidol, etc. can be selected, but it is not recommended to use 3 or more antiviral drugs at the same time.

(6) Ribavirin has accurate antiviral efficacy, but generally requires the use of oseltamivir and other drugs.

(7) Interferon is mainly used for respiratory syncytial virus, influenza virus, herpes virus and other infections.

(9) Abidol can be used for influenza A and B viruses, novel coronaviruses, and other respiratory virus infections.

(10) antiviral drugs are generally given within 48 hours of onset or after the first visit. The duration of the drug is generally determined based on the course of the drug, and in principle it does not exceed 10 days.


References:

(1) Drug Instructions

(2) Adult Emergency Diagnosis and Treatment Experts in Acute Respiratory Virus Infection. Adult Emergency Diagnosis and Treatment Experts in Acute Respiratory Virus Infection. Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine. 2021, 30(12):1417-1428.

Source: Clinical Drug Evaluation