Ears, Nose And Oropharynx Flashcards

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How do you treat otitis media

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First line: amoxicillin
Second line (worsening symptoms despite 2- 3 days treatment): co-amoxiclav
Penicillin allergy : calrithromycin (erythromycin in pregnancy)

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What is the treatment of otitis externa:

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First line: topical acetic acid 2%
Second line: topical neomycin sulphate with corticosteroid
If systemic treatment needed: flucloxacillin

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How do you treat nasal rhinitis

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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

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How do you treat nasal polyps

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Need to review with ENT specialists
Use nasal corticosteroids

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How do you treat nasal staphylococci

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Naseptin (contains peanuts)
or mupirocin

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