Nose Problems Flashcards
what are the four core nasal symptoms?
blockage
loss of smell
discharge
facial pain
what are the two main groups of rhinitis?
infective
non infective
what are the two groups of non infective rhinitis?
allergic
non allergic
what causes infective rhinitis?
viral URTI
what are the two types of allergic rhinitis and what determines this?
intermittent or persistent
determined by the trigger
what is another name for intermittent allergic rhinitis?
hay fever
name two possible triggers of intermittent allergic rhinitis
pollen
fungal spores
name two possible triggers of persistent allergic rhinitis
house dust mites
pets
what is the definition of intermittent allergic rhinitis from the ARIA classification?
symptoms <4 days/week
OR
symptoms for <4 weeks
what is the definition of persistent allergic rhinitis from the ARIA classification?
symptoms >4 days/week
AND
>4 weeks duration
what are the three pillars of treatment for allergic rhinitis?
allergen avoidance
symptomatic therapy
immunotherapy
what is the step up symptomatic therapy for allergic rhinitis?
antihistamines
topical steroids
both together
what investigations can be done if there is diagnostic doubt of allergic rhinitis?
skin prick test
measure IgE levels in blood
what are the symptoms of infective rhinosinusitis?
facial pain
discharge
nasal blockage
what is the most common cause of infective rhinosinusitis?
a virus
