rhinology Flashcards
1
Q
what are some specific symptoms relating to rhinology that you would ask about during a history?
A
nasal obstruction nasal discharge epistaxis facial pain anosmia sneezing
2
Q
what are some imaging modalities used to assess the nose?
A
CT scan
MRI scan
3
Q
what would constitute a positive skin prick test?
A
wheal over 3mm with associated flare and pruritis
4
Q
what are some surgical options for serious epistaxis?
A
litigation of: sphenopalatine artery internal maxillary artery anterior/posterior ethmoidal ligation external carotid artery litigation
5
Q
what are some treatments for chronic rhinosinusitis?
A
prednisolone - 30mg od 10 days steroid nasal drops steroid nasal spray surgery saline nasal douche
6
Q
what are some investigations used to diagnose chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps?
A
flexible or rigid nasoendoscopy
coronal CT scan
