Acute Sinusitis Flashcards

1
Q

T/F: Sinusitis without rhinitis is rare

A

True

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2
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What are the prominent symptoms of sinusitis?

A

Nasal discharge and congestion

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3
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What is defined as a bacterial infection of the paranasal sinuses lasting < 4 wks?

A

Acute Sinusitis

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4
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What is the area under the middle meatus (airspace) into which the anterior ethmoid, frontal and maxillary sinuses drain?

A

Ostiomeatal complex

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5
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What kind of bacterial sinusitis infection lasts 4 weeks, symptoms resolve completely (children 30 days)?

A

Acute

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6
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What kind of bacterial sinusitis infection lasting between 4 to 12 weeks, yet resolves completely (children 30-90 days)?

A

Subacute

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7
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What kind of bacterial sinusitis infection has symptoms lasting more than 12 weeks (children >90 days)?

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Chronic

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8
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What occurs with chronic, low grade symptoms experience increase in mucous flow, change in viscosity or color, or secretions?

A

Acute Sinusitis Imposed on Chronic Sinusitis

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9
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What is an autoimmune condition causing inflammation of small and medium caliber blood vessels (vasculitis) in persons with a Hx of airway allergic hypersensitivity?

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Churg-Strauss vasculitis

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