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Stuffy Nose Flashcards

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What are the core nasal symptoms a patient may present with?

A

Blockage (stuffy)
Loss of smell (smell)
Discharge (snot)
Facial pain (sore)

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Rhinitis is grouped into two broad groups. What are they?

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Infective and non-infective (allergic)

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What is the main cause of infective rhinitis?

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Viral URTI

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What are some intermittent causes of allergic rhinitis?

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Grass pollen
Tree pollen
Fungal spores

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What are some persistent causes of allergic rhinitis?

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House dust mite
Cat
Dog

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Outline the stepwise approach to allergic rhinitis

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Advise allergen avoidance

Antihistamines initially, then topical steroids then a combination

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What nasal growth may be seen in non-allergic rhinitis?

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Nasal polyps

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What are the three main signs of acute infective rhinosinusitis?

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Facial pain
Discharge
Nasal blockage

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How is infective rhinosinusitis treated?

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Analgesics and decongestants

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What testing is done for allergic rhinitis?

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Skin prick testing

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