Nose Flashcards
Rhinitis
inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane
Rhinorrhea
profuse watery nasal discharge
Chronic vasomotor Rhinitis s/s and what is not affected
nasal discharge contains mucus, no seasonal variation, eyes not affected
Infectious Rhinitis s/s
reddened nasal mucosa, nasal secretions contain exudate, fever, sore throat
Medicamentosa Rhinitis, what causes it
caused by excessive use of nasal sprays or drops nasal drainage, mucosal redness get better after medication is stopped
Allergic Rhinitis
Type 1, IgE mediated hypersensitivity reaction to environmental allergens, depending on what youre allergic to
Seasonal Rhinitis
induced by airbone pollens ex. hay fever
Perennial (year round) Rhinitis
major allergens and irritants, house dust, dust mites
Acute Sinusitis s/s and how long does it last
<3 weeks, nasal congestion, fever, facial pain worse when bending over, intermittent sore throat, tooth pain, H/A
Chronic Sinusitis s/s and how long does it last
> 3 weeks, nasal discharge and congestion, fever, h/A and pain mild
Maxillary Sinusitis
pain and pressure over cheeks
Frontal Sinusitis
pain and tenderness over forehead
Ethmoid Sinusitis
pain over the retrootbital and lateral wall of nose
Sphenoid Sinusitis
pain in retro orbital, frontal and facial areas
Vasomotor Rhinitis, s/s and what triggers it?
abnormal autonomic responsiveness that results in vascular dilation
s/s: abrupt congestion and nasal discharge, no itching
triggered by sexual arousal, extreme temps, emotional upset
