stuffy nose

Question 1

what is the treatment of allergic rhinitis?

Answer 1

antihistamines
topical steroids
combination of both

Question 2

what are nasal polyps associated with

Answer 2

non-allergic asthma

Question 3

what is the treatment for nasal polyps?

Answer 3

oral then topical steroids
if no improvement- surgery

Question 4

what are the symptoms of acute infective rhinosinusitis?

Answer 4

discharge
nasal blockage
facial pain

Question 5

what is the likely cause of unilateral nasal discharge in adults vs children?

Answer 5

child - foreign body
adult - nasal or paranasal tumour

both refer urgently

Question 6

what is a complication of acute sinusitis?

Answer 6

orbital cellulitis- large swollen eye with discharge- emergency referral as can cause vision loss

Question 7

what are some causes of facial pain?

Answer 7

TMJ dysfunction
Tension headache
Migraine
Midfacial segment pain
Cluster headache
Chronic rhinosinusitis