Nasal blockage Flashcards

1
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5 causes of Nasal blockage

A

1) Nasal polyps
2) Chronic rhinosinusitis
3) Foreign body in the nose
4) Nasal septal deviation
5) Nasal valve collapse

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what is a red flag for nsasal polyps?

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unilateral
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bleeding

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3
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commonest cause of nasal obstruction?

A

Chronic Rhinosinusitis

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4
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commonest cause of unilateral nasal obstruction?

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foreign body in the nose

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5
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what may foreign body in the nose be associated with

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unilateral nasal discharge

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6
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pathophysiology of nasal valve collapse?

and how is it tested for?

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Collapse of nasal valve on inspiration due to weak lateral cartilage

Tested for by asking the patient to sniff in

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7
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3 investigations for nasal blockage

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  • nasal misting on back of metal spatula
  • nasal inspiratory peak flow
  • acoustic rhinometry
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8
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Causes of nasal septum deformity?

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  • Chronic inflammatory conditions such as sarcoidosis + GPA
  • Infective septal haematoma
  • Trama
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9
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GPA manifestation in the nose

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generalised crusting + granuloma formation; destruction of cartilage of nose –> nasal septal perforation + collapse of cartilaginous dorsum of nose

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10
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presentation of Nasal spetal haematoma?

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Boggy swellings either side of septum, usually post trauma

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11
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Nasopharyngeal carcinoma usually presents…

A

unilaterally

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12
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Management of Nasal septum deviation

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Septoplasty

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13
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management of nasal septal haematoma

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Surgical drainage
+
IV abx

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14
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Samter’s triad in Nasal polyps

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  • Nasal polyps
  • Asthma
  • Aspirin sensitivity
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15
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symptoms of Nasal polyps

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  • sneezing + rhinorrhoea
  • nasal obstruction
  • poor sense of taste + smell
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16
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describe Septoplasty procedure

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cut made inside the nose to straighten out the septum by taking away some of the cartilage and bone + moving the rest of the septum back to the middle of the nose

17
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post op advice to patients

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  • sneeze with mouth open to protect nose
  • do not blow nose for about a week due to risk of bleeding
  • blood stained fluid for the first 2 weeks is normal
  • 10-14 days post op: experience blocked nose
18
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diagnosis of Nasal polyps?

A
  • visually by nasal endoscopy
    or
  • CT scan
19
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treatment of nasal polyps

A

nasal steroid sprays

20
Q

Allergic Rhinitis is…

A

inflammatory disorder of the nose

21
Q

triad of typical symptoms of Chronic allergic Rhinosinusitis

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  • Bilateral nasal obstruction
  • Anterior rhinorrhoea
  • Sneezing
22
Q

30% patients with Chronic allergic rhinosinusitis also have what condition?

and why?

A

asthma

nasal cavity + lungs are lined by the same epithelium

23
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3 types of allergic rhinitis

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  • seasonal
  • prennial
  • occupational
24
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symptoms of Chronic allergic rhinosinusitis

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  • sneezing
  • bilateral nasal obstruction
  • clear nasal discharge
  • post nasal drip
  • nasal pruritus
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colour of nasal discharge in chronic allergic rhinosinusitis
clear
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investigations for chronic allergic rhinosinusitis?
- RAST testing - Inspect external nose - Anterior rhinoscopy - Nasal endoscopy
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What is RAST testing?
blood test that identifies any allergies to specific allergens
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Management of Chronic allergic rhinosinusitis (4)
- Allergy avoidance - oral/intranasal antihistamines - spray intranasal corticosteroids - nasal decongestants (1 week)
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How long should nasal decongestants be used for for Chronic allergic rhinosinusitis?
short term relief, max 1 week
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why are nasal decongestants not suitable for long term management of chronic disease
can cause rebound decongestion upon withdrawal
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2 examples of nasal decongestants
- Oltravine | - Sudafed
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list poss allergens (4)
- dust mites | - grass/tree/weed pollens
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Acute rhinosinusitis in adults is defined as:
sudden onset of 2 or more of the following symptoms: - nasal blockage/obstruction/congestion - nasal discharge (anterior/posterior nasal drip) +/- facial pain/pressure +/- reduction/loss of smell for > 12 weeks
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Acute bacterial rhinosinusitis is characterised by presence of at least 3 symptoms/signs of:
- Discoloured discharge (unilateral predominance) and purulent secretion in the nasal cavity - Severe local pain w/ unilateral dominance - Fever (>38 deg) - Elevated ESR/CRP - Double sickening (deterioration after an initial phase of illness)
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4 symptoms of allergy:
- nasal itching - watery itchy eyes - sneezing - rhinorrhoea
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Rhinosinusitis is defined as:
inflammation of the nose + paranasal sinuses; defined by; - nasal blockage and another of the following
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definition of recurrent acute rhinosinusitis?
more than or equal to 4 episodes per year, without symptoms of rhinosinusitis between episodes
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definition of acute bacterial rhinosinusitis
symptoms/signs of rhinosinusitis that worsen over a 10 day period (may be double worsening)
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definition of viral rhinosinusitis
symptoms/signs that are present for less than 10 days