Rhinosinusitis Flashcards
1
Q
What is acute sinusitis also known as?
A
acure rhinossinusitis
2
Q
What happens in acute sinusitis?
A
symptomatic inflammation of the mucosal lining of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses
3
Q
How does rhinosinusitis present?
A
- Pururlunt nasal discharge
- Nasal obstruction
- Facial pain/pressure
4
Q
What can it suggest if symptoms worsen after an initial improvement?
A
acute bacterial sinusitis
5
Q
What would Symptoms >10 days but <4 weeks suggest?
A
acute bacterial sinusitis
6
Q
What would Symptoms<10days suggest?
A
acute viral sinusitis
7
Q
What is rhinitis?
A
response to something allergic (hayfever)
8
Q
What is the management of rhinosinusitis?
A
supportive therapy
9
Q
What adjuncts can be used in rhinosinusitis?
A
- Analgesic/antipyretic
- Decongestant
- Intranasal corticosteroid
- Ipratropium (topical anticholinergics
- Intranasal saline
