Nose Flashcards
1
Q
Rhinitis Treatment
A
- nasal sprays or drops
- sodium chloride (sterimar)
- antihistamines (pirinase)
- corticosteroids (mometasone)
- ipratropium
- xylometazoline
- 7 days only - rebound congestion
- can be used in pregnancy - low systemic absorption
2
Q
What are nasal polyps
A
painless soft growths inside nose - can block nose if untreated
3
Q
Nasal polyps treatment
A
- review by ENT specialist
- use nasal corticosteroids
4
Q
Nasal Staphylococci treatment
A
- Naseptin (contains peanuts) or mupirocin
