General Fever Management Protocol (WHO)
Most fevers in primary care are due to self-limiting viral infections (like the common cold) rather than malaria or severe disease.
Built-in Triage Safeguards (6 Red-Flag Checks)
Every consultation on BayanHealth follows clinical practice guidelines from the DOH, PhilHealth, PAFP, and WHO.
Most fevers in primary care are due to self-limiting viral infections (like the common cold) rather than malaria or severe disease.
Built-in Triage Safeguards (6 Red-Flag Checks)
Acute bronchitis is a self-limiting respiratory infection characterized by a cough lasting up to 3 weeks.
Built-in Triage Safeguards (5 Red-Flag Checks)
Passage of 3 or more loose/watery stools in 24 hours.
Built-in Triage Safeguards (5 Red-Flag Checks)
Heartburn (burning sensation in the chest) and acid regurgitation are the most reliable symptoms for presumptive diagnosis.
Built-in Triage Safeguards (6 Red-Flag Checks)
Migraine: Unilateral, pulsating/throbbing quality, moderate to severe intensity, aggravated by routine physical activity.
Built-in Triage Safeguards (5 Red-Flag Checks)
Diagnosis is primarily based on the ICHD-3 Criteria (International Classification of Headache Disorders).
Built-in Triage Safeguards (3 Red-Flag Checks)
Immunotherapy is a therapeutic option for patients with Allergic Rhinitis and Bronchial Asthma who do not respond well to standard medication or want to alter the natural course of the disease.
Built-in Triage Safeguards (2 Red-Flag Checks)
Most cases are viral (e.g., Adenovirus, Rhinovirus). Only 5-15% of adults have Group A Beta-Hemolytic Streptococcus (GABHS) or "Strep Throat".
Built-in Triage Safeguards (4 Red-Flag Checks)
RT-PCR is the standard for confirmation.
Built-in Triage Safeguards (3 Red-Flag Checks)
Sudden onset of cough, headache, muscle/joint pain, severe malaise, sore throat, and rhinorrhea, with or without fever.
Built-in Triage Safeguards (3 Red-Flag Checks)
History of cough (24 hours to <2 weeks) PLUS abnormal vitals (RR ≥30, HR >125, or fever/hypothermia) AND abnormal chest findings (crackles, wheezing, or diminished breath sounds).
Built-in Triage Safeguards (4 Red-Flag Checks)
These are the protocols every BayanHealth consultation follows.