Nose

Question 1

Allergic rhinitis is a self-limiting condition which can be controlled with which drugs?

Answer 1

Antihistamines or corticosteroid nasal sprays (e.g. beclomethasone or mometasone). Sodium cromoglicate is an alternative but may be less effective.

Question 2

If necessary, which nasal sprays can pregnant women use for the control of allergic rhinitis?

Answer 2

Beclomethasone, budesonide, fluticasone or sodium cromoglicate.

Question 3

What may bacterial sinusitis require treatment with?

Answer 3

Antibiotics e.g. amoxicillin or doxyclicline.

Question 4

What are Naseptin and Bactoban licensed for use in?

Answer 4

The eradication of nasal carriage of staphylococci.

Question 5

What can be used to treat nasal polyps?

Answer 5

Short term corticosteroid use (e.g. beclomethasone or mometasone).

Question 6

What are nasal polyps?

Answer 6

Nasal polyps are painless soft growths inside your nose. They’re not usually serious, but they can keep growing and block your nose if not treated.

Question 7

How does 0.9% sodium chloride help to relieve nasal congestion?

Answer 7

By helping to liquify mucous secretions.

Question 8

Which products can be used to treat nasal congestion?

Answer 8

0.9% saline, ephedrine sprays, xylometazoline sprays.