Rhinitis Flashcards
1
Q
what is rhinitis
A
chronic or acute inflammation of the nasal mucosa.
2
Q
rhinitis symptoms
A
rhinorrohea- runny nose,
sneezing,
itching,
nasal congestion/obstruction
3
Q
3 causes of rhinitis
A
allergic, non allergic (hormones, infection, etc.);
occupational (allergic + non allergic)
4
Q
how allergic rhinitis happens
A
allergen->
IgE->
mast cell + basophil degranulation->
symptoms
5
Q
rhinitis treatments
A
glucocorticoids, h1 receptor antagonists (anti-histamines) cysLT1 receptor antagonists, muscarinic receptor antagonists, cromoglicate, vasoconstrictors (mimic adrenaline)
