Nose Flashcards
Definition of Ped chronic rhinosinusitis
90 continuous days of 2 or more symptoms: purulent rhinorrhea, nasal obstruction, facial pressure/pain, or cough
AND
Endoscopic mucosal edema, purulent drainage, nasal polyposis
AND/OR CT with mucosal changes in OMC
And/or sinuses
Hi many days of abic therapy should pts with CrS undergo.
From consensus statement:
20 days of abic therapy may produce a superior clinical response compared to 10 days
Note- panel did not agree that therapy should include reflux therapy
Factor associated with development of Ped crs
Tobacco smoke
OR 3.96
Definition of allergic rhinitis
Inflammatory, IgE mediated disease characterized by nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, sneezing, nasal itching.
Definition of persistent allergic rhinitis
Inflam response > 4 days per week and > 4 weeks/year
Recommended treatment for allergic rhinitis- consensus statement
Nasal steroids for those with affected qol
Second generation antihistamines
For pts with sneezing and nasal itching
DO NOT rx leukotrienne receptor antagonists as primary therapy
What width in mm of piriform aperture is diagnostic of piriform aperture stenosis
<11 mm