Rhinology

Question 1

What are the key symptoms to review in a patient presenting with nose concerns?

Answer 1

1. Nasal obstruction/congestion
2. Rhinorrhoea
3. Epistaxis
4. Facial pain
5. Sense of smell
6. Postnasal drip
7. Cosmetic deformity.

Question 2

What else do you want to ask in the hx for rhinology aside from reviewing key symptoms?

Answer 2

1. Atopy e.g. asthma, eczema
2. PMH
3. Previous trauma/ surgery include tonsillectomy

Question 3

what are the RF for snoring in adults? How would you treat it in primary care?

Answer 3

large neck
obesity
sedative medications/ alcohol use. 
male gender
cigarette smoking
aged 40-65
nasal obstruction 
LIFESTYLE, med review, steroid nasal spray