Stuffy nose Flashcards
What are the 4 core nasal problems?
Blockage
Loss of smell
Discharge
Facial pain
What are other nasal related symptoms?
Sneezine
Itch
Crusting
Epistaxis
What are some secondary symptoms?
Dry mouth Sore throat Snoring Halitosis Loss of taste
What are 3 components of the nasal examination?
Airway patency
External nose
Rhinoscopy
What can cause intermittent allergic rhinitis?
Grass pollen
Tree pollen
Fungal spores
What can cause persistent allergic rhinitis?
House dust mite
Cat
Dog
What is the ARIA classification of rhinitis?
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What is the stepwise approach to allergic rhinits?
Allergen avoidaance
Antihistamines
Topical steroids
Topical steroids and antihistamines
What are nasal polyps associated with?
Non-allergic asthma
What are nasal polyps associated with?
Oral then topical steroids
Surgery if no imporvement
What is the triad of acute infective rhinosinusitis?
Facial pain
Discharge
Nasal blockage
What is the usual cause of acute infective rhinosinusitis?
Viral
What investigations are done for non-infective rhinitis?
Allergen avoidance HDM CHange drug therpay Decrease alcohol Topical nasal steroid Antihistamine Topical anticholinergenic
What is the management of infective rhinosinusitis?
Nasal decongestant
Analgesia
Broad spectrum antibiotics
