Nose & Pns- Vasomotor And Other Forms Of Non-allergic Rhinitis Flashcards
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Vidian nerve aka
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Nerve to pterygoid canal
2
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Autonomic nerve supply to nose (nerves)
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Greater superficial petrosal nerve
Deep petrosal nerve
3
Q
Vas motor rhinitis main clinical feature
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Excessive nasal discharge on change of temperature
4
Q
Cause of rhinitis medicamentosa
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Prolonged use of decongested nasal drops
Eg. xylometazoline
Oxymetazoline
5
Q
Why does vasomotor rhinitis happen
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Parasympathetic overactivity in nose
6
Q
Main clinical feature of rhinitis medicamentosa
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Rebound congestion
7
Q
Treatment of vasomotor rhinitis
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Vidian neurectomy
8
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Treatment of rhinitis medicamentosa
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Stop the drops
Start nasal spray