Rhinitis Flashcards
what is a common infective cause of rhinitis
upper respiratory tract infection
what different types of non-infective rhinitis are there
allergic and non-allergic
describe how people usually present with infective rhinitis
swelling of mucosa and discharge
how are upper respiratory tract infections usually treated
usually resolve themselves with no medical intervention
what symptom is often present with allergic rhiniits
itchy/uncomfortable nose
what are some intermittent causes of allergic rhinitis
grass pollen, tree pollen, fungal spores
what are some persistent causes of allergic rhinitis
house dust mite, cat, dog
what are the 3 pillars of rhinitis treatment
allergen avoidance, symptomatic treatment, immunotherapy
what is the first step of allergic rhinitis treatment
antihistamines
what is the second step of allergic rhinitis treatment
topical steroids
what is the third step of allergic rhinitis treatment
topical steroids + antihistamines
what are nasal polyps often associated witg
non-allergic asthma and rhinitis
how are nasal polyps treated
with oral then topical steroids, usually works, if not then surgery
what clinical features can be seen with acute rhinosinusitis
facial pain, discharge, nasal blockage
what is the type of aetiology in 98% of acute rhinosinusitis cases
viral
