Stuffy nose Flashcards
1
Q
What classification is used for allergic rhinitis?
A
ARIA classification
2
Q
How is intermittent allergic rhinitis defined?
A
Symptoms
3
Q
How is mild allergic rhinitis defined?
A
Normal sleep
& no impairment of daily activities
& normal work and school
& no troublesome symptoms
4
Q
How is persistent allergic rhinitis defined?
A
Symptoms > 4 days per week
AND
>4 weeks duration
5
Q
How is moderate-severe allergic rhinitis defined?
A
Abnormal sleep
Impairment of daily activties
Missing work or school
Troublesome symptoms
6
Q
How are nasal polyps managed?
A
Referral to ENT
Steroids
7
Q
Symptoms of acute infective rhinosinusitis
A
Facial pain
Discharge
Nasal blockage
8
Q
What complication of acute sinusitis is an emergency referral?
A
Orbital cellulitis
