Rhinitis Flashcards
1
Q
What is Rhinitis?
A
Inflammation of the nasal mucosa
2
Q
What are the two broad categories of causes of rhinitis?
A
Allergic (hay fever)
>Type 1 hypersensitivity to pollen, dust mites, pets, occupational
Non-Allergic
>Infective
>Environmental (smoke)
>drugs
3
Q
What is the presentation of rhinitis?
A
- Sneezing
- Itchiness of nose
- Blocked/runny nose
- Anosmia
4
Q
What can be the management of rhinitis?
A
- Nasal douching
- Topical steroids to dampen inflammation
- Anti-histamine e.g. cetirizine, loratadine
- Allergen avoidance/desensitisation
- Decongestant e.g. oxymetazoline
