Rhinitis Flashcards
1
Q
What is rhinitis?
A
Inflammation of the nasal mucosa
2
Q
What are the different types of Rhinitis?
A
Allergic rhinitis
Seasonal - such a hay fever
Perennial - goes throughout the year
Episodic - comes out of the blue
3
Q
Describe the disease pathways of allergic rhinitis?
A
Inhalation of antigen Detected by immune system Mast cells activated Release of mediators, Histamines cyst, prostaglandins - causes itching sneezing Delayed immune response from eosinophils
4
Q
What is the treatment for rhinitis and rhinorrhea
A
Glucocorticoids - anti-inflam
H1 receptors antagonists - mediate receptor block
CysLT1 receptor antagonist - receptor block
Vasoconstrictors - nasal blood flow
Sodium chromoglicate - anti-allergic
5
Q
How do vasoconstrictors work in rhinitis and what is their purpose?
A
To reduce nasal blood flow
e.g. Oxymetazoline
Selective alpha 1 adrenoreceptor agonist
6
Q
What symptom goes hand in hand with rhinitis?
A
Rhinorrhea
