T1: ENT-N

Question 1

Nose medical conditions

Answer 1

1) Nasal congestion
2) Common cold
3) Sinusitis

Question 2

Nasal congestion pathophysiology

Answer 2

• Nose: lined with mucous membranes containing many blood vessels
• they come into contact with irritants

=> dilate - fill membranes with excess bld
= redness & swelling -> blocked nose

Question 3

Causes & symptoms of nasal congestion

Answer 3

Causes:
1. Infections
2. Allergens
3. Irritants
4. Decongestant overuse

Symptoms:
Blocked nose (/& runny)

Question 4

Drug for treating nasal congestion

Answer 4

Decongestants:
1. Topical (nasal)
-> OTC
+ & -
2. Systemic (oral)
-> P only
+ & -