Ears, Nose And Oropharynx Flashcards
How do you treat otitis media
First line: amoxicillin
Second line (worsening symptoms despite 2- 3 days treatment): co-amoxiclav
Penicillin allergy : calrithromycin (erythromycin in pregnancy)
What is the treatment of otitis externa:
First line: topical acetic acid 2%
Second line: topical neomycin sulphate with corticosteroid
If systemic treatment needed: flucloxacillin
How do you treat nasal rhinitis
Usually treated with nasal sprays or drops
Sodium chloride, antihistamines (pirinase) , corticosteroids, ipratropium, xylometazoline
Not to be used for prolonged period of time (7 days) because can get rebound congestion: nose is dependent on the treatment
Can be used in pregnancy- low systemic absorption
How do you treat nasal polyps
Need to review with ENT specialists
Use nasal corticosteroids
How do you treat nasal staphylococci
Naseptin (contains peanuts)
or mupirocin