Sinusitis Flashcards
1
Q
Sinusitis:
Causative organisms (3)
A
viruses, bacteria (often mixed infection), fungi
2
Q
Sinusitis: viruses
MoT (2)
A
direct and indirect contact
3
Q
Sinusitis: viruses
Culture/ Dx
A
clinical presentation
4
Q
Sinusitis: viruses
Prevention
A
hygiene
5
Q
Sinusitis: bacteria
MoT
A
endogenous
6
Q
Sinusitis: bacteria and fungi
Culture/ Dx (3)
A
clinical presentation, occasional X-rays, other imaging techniques
7
Q
Sinusitis: bacteria
Treatment
A
broad-spectrum antibiotics
8
Q
Sinusitis: fungi
MoT (2)
A
introduction through trauma or opportunism
9
Q
Sinusitis: fungi
Treatment
A
physical removal of fungus, antifungals
10
Q
Sinusitis:
Symptoms
A
sinus pain, nasal congestion, pressure, headache, toothache, discharge from nose may be opaque, green, or yellow
