Adult Health - Module 3 Flashcards
Acute Viral Rhinitis
Inflammation of mucous membranes
How is Acute Viral Rhinitis spread?
Common cold. Only really contagious for first 3 days, spread through virus as droplets or by sneezing on hand and touching eyes.
Acute Viral Rhinitis Symptoms.
Common cold! Can lead to sinusitis.
Medications to treat Acute Viral Rhinitis
Antihistamines, decongestants, antipyretics
Allergic Rhinitis
Inflammation of nasal mucosa from an allergen. Has similar symptoms to the common cold.
Medications to treat Allergic Rhinitis
Allergy injection, antihistamines, inhaled medications
Acute Sinusitis
Bacterial Infection of sinuses resulting in dyspnea, sinus pressure, headaches, and congestion.
Acute Sinusitis Treatment
Antibiotics (amoxicillin) after 7 days of symptoms. If this doesn’t work, broad-spectrum antibiotics are ordered.
Decongestants and antihistamines can reduce symptoms
Chronic Sinusitis symptoms
Nasal stiffness, pressure, obstruction, polyps, hoarse voice, and headaches.
Chronic Sinusitis Treatment
Need to see an ENT (ear-nose-throat) specialist and possibly have surgical removal of excessive lymph tissue.
Humidifiers and broad-spectrum antibiotics may also help.
Laryngitis
Inflammation of larynx/vocal cords that is caused by overuse and stress.
Laryngitis Treatment
Rest voice, humidify, use cough suppressants.
Nasal Fracture treatment
Control Bleeding! and ensure they are breathing through the mouth and aren’t swallowing a lot (use a straw with soft foods).
What causes anterior nasal bleeds?
most common and caused by nasal dryness from picking the nose
Posterior nasal bleed treatment
ENT physician cauterizes blood vessel or packs the nasal cavity. USE HUMIDIFIER WITH OXYGEN
