NOSE Flashcards

1
Q

What is a common cause of acute sinusitis?

A
  • A viral infection
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2
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Although acute sinusitis is virally caused, what can be it be complicated by?

A

Bacterial infection caused by:
- Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Haemphylus influenzae
- Moraxella catharrhailis
- Staphylococcus aureus

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3
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What is the first line in non-penicillin allergic patients?

A
  1. Phenoxymethylpenicillin
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4
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What if patients start to feel systemically very unwell or shows more serious illness or at high risk of complications?

A
  • Co-Amoxiclav
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5
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What is the first line treatment in penicillin allergic/intolerant patients?

A
  1. Doxycycline or
    Clarithromycin
    - If women is pregnant, Erythromycin
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