ENT

Question 1

What is the MOST appropriate length of time to avoid school/work following a tonsillectomy?

Answer 1

2 weeks

Question 2

Cholesteatoma

Answer 2

Recurrent epsiodes of discharge despite abx
O/e deep retraction pocket with crusty keractinised debris (often found in the superior aspect of the tympanic membrane)
Mgt. Urgent referal to ENT

Question 3

Allergic Rhinitis Treatment

Answer 3

Treatment:
1. Intranasal antihistamines / intranasal cortisocosteroids / combined intranasal antihistimine/corticosteroids
2. Add regular oral antihistamines
3. Montelukast (leukotriene receptor antagonist) or intranasal anticholinergic (ipratropium bromide).

Drug induced causes: Naproxen, ACE-I, phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors, imidazoline receptor agonists, diuretics, CCBs, psychotropics, local decongestants and anti-thyroid medication.