Rhinosinusitis Flashcards
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what is rhinosinusitis
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inflammation of the nose and paranasal sinuses; with either nasal congestion or nasal discharge
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other symptoms of rhinosinusitis
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facial pain, heaviness or reduced olfaction (smell sensation reduced)
3
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common causes of rhinosinusitis
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nasal polyps, deviated septum, infections (bacterial or viral)
4
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what are the risk factors for rhinosinusitis
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viral upper resp tract infection
allergic rhinitis
GORD
5
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presenting symptoms of rhinosinusitis
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nasal discharge, nasal obstruction, facial pain/ pressure, cough, myalgia, sore throat, hyposmia
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investigations for rhinosinusitis
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clinical diagnosis
7
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management for rhinosinusitis
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conservative management
antipyretic, nasal corticosteroid, decongestant
if bacterial… antibiotic therapy
