Nose Problems Flashcards
what are the causes of septal perforation
nasal surgery trauma chronic inflammation eg syphilis cocaine carcinoma
What is a septal collapse
the cartilaginous septum can necrose after repeated trauma, an untreated nasal spetum haematoma or after nasal surgery
what is furunculososis
an absess in a nasal hair follicle
what are the symptoms of furunculosis
tip of the nose becomes red, tense and painful
give systemic antibiotics
why is furunculosis dangerous
can spread and result in cavernous sinus thrombosis and menigitis
what are the potential complications of an acute sinusitis
orbital cellulits meningitis cerebral absess osteomyelitis of the frontal bone mucocoele
What are the causes of rhinitis
allergic
non allergic
infective
what is intermittent rhinitis
symptoms less than four days a week or for less than four weeks
what is persistent rhinitis
symptoms for more than four days a week and for more than four weeks duration
what is the treatment for allergic rhinitis
- anti histamine
- steroid
- both
When can nasal polyps occur
often associated with non allergic asthma
associated with rhinitis
how are nasal polpys treated
oral then topical steroids
surgery if no improvement
what is a septal haematoma
blood collected in the septum
usually trauma related
What type if hypersensitivyt is allergic rhinitis
type 1
name an antihistamine
cetirizine
