Sinusitis/Tonsilitis Flashcards
0
Q
How long does viral sinusitis last
A
<10 days
1
Q
MCC Viral Sinusitis
A
Rhinovirus
Influenza
Parainfluenza
2
Q
MCC bacterial sinusitis
A
Pneumococcus
H. Influenza
Moraxella
3
Q
Treatment antibiotics for bacterial sinusitis
A
Tmp/smx Amox-clav Clarithromycin 2nd or 3rd gen ceph Fluoroquinolone
4
Q
How long do you treat recurrent sinusitis?
A
3 weeks
5
Q
What is Pott puffy tumor
A
Osteomyelitis of the frontal bone (rare)
Pale cool edema over forehead
6
Q
What is lemierre syndrome?
A
Thrombophlebitis of jugular vein
Anaerobic sepsis
7
Q
Lemierres thrombophlebitis is due to spread
A
Spread of adjacent tonsillitis abscess