stuffy nose Flashcards
1
Q
give an example of a decongestant
A
pseudoephedrine
2
Q
give an example of an anticholinergic
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ipratropium
3
Q
give an example of a LTR blocker
A
montelukast
4
Q
give an example of a topical corticosteroid
A
beclometasone
5
Q
core nasal symptoms
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- blockage
- loss of smell
- discharge
- facial pain
6
Q
other nasal symptoms
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- sneezing
- itch
- crusting
- epistaxis
7
Q
secondary symptoms of stuffy nose
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- dry mouth
- sore throat
- snoring
- halitosis
- loss of taste
8
Q
nasal examination
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- airway patency
- external nose
- rhinoscopy
9
Q
infective cause of rhinitis
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viral upper respiratory tract infection
10
Q
non infective causes of rhinitis
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- allergic
- non-allergic
11
Q
persistent forms of allergic rhinitis
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- house dust mite
- cat
- dog
12
Q
intermittent allergic rhinitis
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- grass pollen
- tree pollen
- fungal spores
13
Q
what are nasal polyps associated with
A
non-allergic asthma
14
Q
treatment for nasal polyps
A
topical steroids
-if no better then surgery
15
Q
presentation of acute infective rhinosinusitis
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- facial pain
- discharge
- nasal blockage
