Sinusitis Flashcards
1
Q
What is sinusitis?
A
Inflammation of paranasal sinuses
2
Q
What causes sinusitis?
A
Usually a viral infection from another URTI.
Occasionally can be bacterial, fungal or infected tooth.
3
Q
What causes sinusitis to become chronic?
A
Allergy e.g. hayfever or asthma
Smoking
Weakend Immune System
Nasal Polyps
4
Q
How does sinusitis present?
A
- Dull face ache
- Headache
- Congestion
- Thick Nasal Dischage
Worse when changing Orientation
5
Q
What investigations are there for sinusitis?
A
None acutely.
If it persists can do:
CT - XR - Nasal Endoscopy - MRI
6
Q
How do we treat sinusitis?
A
Normally self-limiting
If persistant:
Nasal Irrigation - Amoxicillin/Co-Amoxiclav - Surgical Intervention
