Pulm - Nasopharynx; Larynx Flashcards
The term __________ refers to inflammation of the nasal mucosa.
The term rhinitis refers to inflammation of the nasal mucosa.
The term rhinitis refers to inflammation of what?
The nasal mucosa
What is the most common cause of rhinitis?
Rhinovirus
What are the S/Sy of rhinitis?
Sneezing, congestion, runny nose
(common cold)
What subtype of rhinitis is due to a type I hypersensitivity reaction?
Allergic rhinitis
What subtype of rhinitis is associated with asthma and eczema?
Allergic rhinitis
Allergic rhinitis a type _____ hypersensitivity reaction.
Allergic rhinitis a type I hypersensitivity reaction.
Pediatric nasal polyps are often associated with what condition?
Cystic fibrosis
Adult nasal polyps are often associated with what conditions?
Repeated bouts of rhinitis;
aspirin-intolerant asthma
What is the triad of S/Sy seen in aspirin-intolerant asthma?
- Asthma
- Aspirin-intolerant bronchospasms
- Nasal polyps
Aspirin-intolerant asthma is seen in ______% of asthmatic adults.
Aspirin-intolerant asthma is seen in 10% of asthmatic adults.
What benign tumor is classically seen in the nasal mucosa of adolescents and is associated with profuse epistaxis?
Angiofibroma
What will biopsy of a nasopharyngeal carcinoma reveal?
Pleomorphic, keratin-positive epithelial cells in a background of lymphocytes
Nasopharyngeal carcinomas often present with involvement of which lymph nodes?
The cervical lymph nodes
What is the most common cause of acute epiglottitis?
Haemophilus influenzae
(type B)
Name as many of the S/Sy of acute epiglottitis as you can.
High fever
Sore throat
Drooling with dysphagia
Muffled voice
Inspiratory stridor
What are the S/Sy of laryngotracheobronchitis?
Inspiratory stridor
+
hoarse, barking cough
What is the cause of a vocal cord (singer’s) nodule?
Excessive use
Where vocal cord (singer’s) nodules arise?
The true vocal cords
How do vocal cord (singer’s) nodules resolve?
With rest
Vocal cord (singer’s) nodules are typically ____lateral.
Vocal cord (singer’s) nodules are typically bilateral.
Of what are vocal cord (singer’s) nodules composed?
Mixoid tissue
Laryngeal papillomas (due to HPV 6 and 11) are typically _______ (single/multiple) in adults and _______ (single/multiple) in children.
Laryngeal papillomas (due to HPV 6 and 11) are typically single in adults and multiple in children.
What is the typical presentation for laryngeal papillomas?
Hoarseness
What is the typical presentation for laryngeal carcinomas?
Hoarseness
(sometimes cough and stridor)
Laryngeal carcinomas are _________ ________ carcinomas.
Laryngeal carcinomas are squamous cell carcinomas.
