Nasal Disease Flashcards
1
Q
List the main nasal symptoms
A
Blockage Loss of smell Discharge Facial pain Sneezing, itch Nosebleed
2
Q
List causes of intermittent rhinitis
A
Grass pollen
Fungal spores
Tree pollen
3
Q
List causes of persistent rhinitis
A
Cat saliva
House dust mite
Animals
4
Q
Outline management of non-infective rhinitis
A
Allergen/irritant avoidance
Topical/oral steroid
Antihistamine
Cholinergic
5
Q
Outline management of infective rhinitis
A
Nasal decongestant
Analgesia
Antibiotic
6
Q
Unilateral nasal discharge is not worrying. True/False?
A
False
Refer urgently - could be foreign body or tumour