HEENT 04 Rhinitis

Question 1

Nasal congestion, Clear, watery rhinorrhea, Cough, Headache, Sneezing, Irritated throat, General malaise
Reddened, edematous mucosa

Answer 1

Viral Rhinitis

Question 2

Drug for Viral Rhinitis

Answer 2

Pseudoephedrine (decongestants)

Question 3

by inflammation of the nasal passages with sneezing and rhinorrhea. Seasonal (spring and fall). Chronic and relapsing. Troubling rather than disabling

Answer 3

Allergic Rhinitis

Question 4

Paroxysmal sneezing, Nasal congestion, Decreased sense of smell, Itching of nose, palate, pharynx, eyes, and sometimes ears, Scratchy / Sore throat caused by postnasal drip, Irritability, fatigue. Dark rings under eyes

Answer 4

Allergic Rhinitis

Question 5

Test to confirm Allergic Rhinitis:

Answer 5

Skin Prick test

Question 6

loratadine, cetirizine are drugs for what?

Answer 6

Allergic Rhinitis. They are antihistamines

Question 7

Name 2 drugs to treat Allergic Rhinitis

Answer 7

Ioratadine, cetirizine

Question 8

Common cause of nonallergic rhinorrhea in the elderly. Headaches, anosmia, and sinusitis are common.

Answer 8

Vasomotor rhinitis