Acute RHINOSINUSITIS Flashcards
1
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Most common cause of acute RHINOSINUSITIS
A
Viral: Rhinovirus, RSV
Bacterial : H. Infleunza, strept pneumonia, Moraxella
2
Q
Complications of acute RHINOSINUSITIS
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Intracranial: meningitis, abscess, cavernous sinus thrombosis
Extracranial:
Elective: osteomyelitis, preseptal cellulitis
Emergency : orbital abscess or cellulitis
3
Q
Treatment of mild acute RHINOSINUSITIS for less than 5 days
A
Nasal decongestant :xylometazine or pseudoephedrine
4
Q
Treatment of acute RHINOSINUSITIS for more than 10 days
A
Topical intranasal steroids
5
Q
Treatment of severe acute RHINOSINUSITIS
A
Topical intranasal steroids and
Broad spectrum AB :amoxicillin for 7 Days
