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Flashcards in Nasal Disease Deck (6)
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1
Q

List the main nasal symptoms

A
Blockage
Loss of smell
Discharge
Facial pain
Sneezing, itch
Nosebleed
2
Q

List causes of intermittent rhinitis

A

Grass pollen
Fungal spores
Tree pollen

3
Q

List causes of persistent rhinitis

A

Cat saliva
House dust mite
Animals

4
Q

Outline management of non-infective rhinitis

A

Allergen/irritant avoidance
Topical/oral steroid
Antihistamine
Cholinergic

5
Q

Outline management of infective rhinitis

A

Nasal decongestant
Analgesia
Antibiotic

6
Q

Unilateral nasal discharge is not worrying. True/False?

A

False

Refer urgently - could be foreign body or tumour