Rhinosinusitis Flashcards
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Rhinosinusitis?
A
Inflammation of the nasal passages + sinuses
2
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Etiology?
A
obstructed osia (obstruction of the openings of the sinuses into the nasal cavity)
- viral, bacterial
- allergy
- nasal polyps
3
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Manifestations of rhinosinusitis?
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- Can be acute, subacute or chronic
- similar to common cold
- headaches
- facial pain
- fever
- nasal discharge
4
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Diagnostics of rhinosinusitis?
A
- history, physical
- chronic cases: xray; CT scan
5
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Treatment for rhinosinusitis?
A
- Antibiotics; topical steroids (nasal spray)
- Mucolytic agents
- symptomatic mangement
