ENT Flashcards
MC cause bacterial sinusitis
streptococcus pneumoniae
haemophilus influenza (2nd)
oral decongestants should be limited to how many days
3 days
oral decongestants should be avoided in
ppl w cardiovascular dz
HTN
angle-closure glaucoma
bladder neck obstruction
tx bacterial sinusitis
amoxicillin or augmentin
doxy if allergy to PCN
MC cause of chronic bacterial sinusitis (> 12 weeks)
staph aureus
turbinates in allergic rhinitis
pale and boggy
tx allergic rhinitis
intranasal corticosteroid sprays (fluticasone, budesonide, beclomethasome)
second generation antihistamines (loratidine, fexofenidine, cetirizine)
aphthous stomatitis (canker sore)
small, painful, round to oval ulcers that typically heal within 1-2 weeks
peripheral rim of erythema surrounding a yellowish, central exudate
simple aphthous stomatitis
MC
sporadic episodes throughout year
limited to oral mucosa
3-5 mm
heal within 1-2 weeks
complex aphthous stomatitis
ulcers on both oral and genital mucosa
> 1 cm
more painful
can take up to 6 weeks to heal
pts w recurrent oral and genital ulcers should be evaluated for
Behcet syndrome (using a pathergy test)
what toothpaste can you recommend to ppl w aphthous stomatitis
sodium laurel sulfate-containing toothpaste
topical anesthetics for aphthous stomatitis
2% viscous lidocaine
diphenhydramine liquid
dyclonine lozenges
topical steroids for aphthous stomatitis
dexamethasone elixir
oral prednisone if inadequate (usually for complex) - 4-7 days
MC cause aphthous ulcers
human herpes virus 6
inflammation of the eyelid margin
blepharitis
posterior blepharitis
MC
meibomian gland dysfunction
anterior blepharitis
involves lid skin and base of eyelashes
2 types - infectious (staph aureus) and seborrheic
sx blepharitis
crusting
scaling
red-rimming of eyelid
flaking on lashes or lid margins
tx blepharitis
eyelid hygiene
if refractory/severe - topical abx (Azithromycin, Erythromycin, Bacitracin)
sx corneal abrasion or ocular foreign body
foreign body sensation
tearing
red and painful eye
photophobia
blepharospasms (hard to open eye)
dx corneal abrasion
fluorescein stain – ice rink/linear abrasions
make sure to use wood lamp
tx corneal abrasions for non-contact lens wearers
erythromycin ointment
tx corneal abrasions for contact lens wearers
pseudomonas coverage - fluoroquinolones (ciprofloxacin or oxfloxacin) or aminoglycoside (tobramycin or gentamicin)
when is patching the eye contraindicated for corneal abrasion
if foreign body cannot be removed
pt is a contact lens wearer
topical anesthetic for corneal abrasion
proparacaine
anesthetic for severe pain/large corneal abrasions
cycloplegic drops (cyclopentolate) + short course of oral opioids
indications for urgent referral corneal abrasion
large epithelial defect
purulent discharge
drop in visual acuity of more than 2 lines in snellen chart
corneal abrasion that has not healed within 72 hours!!!
bacterial conjunctivitis is commonly due to
staphylococcus aureus
streptococcus pneumoniae
H influenzae
M catarrhalis
sx bacterial conjunctivitis
painless
mucopurulent discharge
lid crusting (stuck shut in the morning)
normal vision
tx for bacterial conjunctivitis
topical antibiotics - erythromycin ointment
for contact lens wearers (pseudomonas coverage) - topical ciprofloxacin or Ofloxacin
MC cause viral conjunctivitis
adenovirus
MC source of outbreaks of viral conjunctivitis
swimming pool
sx viral conjunctivitis
foreign body or gritty sensation
ocular erythema
tearing
itching
normal vision
PE viral conjunctivitis
ipsilateral enlarged and tender pre auricular lymphadenopathy
copious watery tearing
tx viral conjunctivitis
supportive
sx allergic conjunctivitis
allergic sx (MARKED PRURITUS)
bilateral eye redness
normal vision
watery discharge
PE for allergic conjunctivitis
cobblestone mucosa
watery or mucoid stringy discharge
chemises (conjunctival edema)
tx allergic conjunctivitis
supportive
topical antihistamine - olopatadine and pheniramine-naphazoline
corneal ulcers are also called
keratitis (bacterial vs herpes keratitis)
increased risk of corneal ulcer
contact wearer and improper wear – pseudomonas
sx corneal ulcer
OCULAR PAIN
photophobia
eye redness
vision changes (threatens sight)
watery discharge/tearing
foreign body sensation
PE corneal ulcer
conjunctival erythema
ciliary injection (limbal flush)
hazy cornea (corneal opacification and ulceration)
increased fluorescein uptake on slit lamp (deeper than corneal abrasion)
tx corneal ulcer
fluoroquinolone topical (Moxifloxacin, Gatifloxacin)
DO NOT PATCH EYE
what nerve is affected in herpes keratitis
trigeminal ganglion
dx herpes keratitis
dendritic (branching) corneal ulceration w fluorescein staining hallmark
tx for herpes keratitis
antiviral - acyclovir or ganciclovir ointment
is keratitis/corneal ulcer an ophthalmologic emergency
YES –> referral
dacrocystitis
infection of lacrimal sac due to obstruction of nasolacrimal duct
sx dacrocystitis
tearing and signs of infx - tenderness, erythema, warmth to the inferior medial cantonal (nasal) side/lower lid area
may have purulent discharge
acute tx dacrocystitis
warm compress + systemic abx (Clindamycin, Vancomycin + Ceftriaxone)
chronic or severe tx dacrocystitis
dacryocystorhinostomy
abx prior to surgery
tx for posterior epistaxis
balloon catheter
sx acute narrow angle closure glaucoma
sudden onset of severe, unilateral ocular pain
vision changes - haloes around lights and peripheral vision loss (tunnel vision)
PE acute narrow angle closure glaucoma
conjunctival erythema
cloudy “steamy” cornea
mid-dilated fixed pupil (reacts poorly to light)
what will you see on funduscopy for acute narrow angle closure glaucoma
optic disc blurring or cupping (HALLMARK) of optic nerve (thinning of outer rim of optic nerve head)
cup to disk ratio and asymmetry of __ indicates glaucoma
cup to disc ratio of > 0.5 or asymmetry of > 0.2
what will tonometry show for glaucoma
increased intraocular pressure > 21 mmHg
what is the standard to diagnose acute narrow angle closure glaucoma
gonioscopy - allows for observation of narrow chamber angle
topical agent to reduce intraocular pressure in glaucoma
topical BB - timolol
or alpha 2 agonist - Apraclonidine, brimonidine