Acute RHINOSINUSITIS

Question 1

Most common cause of acute RHINOSINUSITIS

Answer 1

Viral: Rhinovirus, RSV
Bacterial : H. Infleunza, strept pneumonia, Moraxella

Question 2

Complications of acute RHINOSINUSITIS

Answer 2

Intracranial: meningitis, abscess, cavernous sinus thrombosis

Extracranial:
Elective: osteomyelitis, preseptal cellulitis
Emergency : orbital abscess or cellulitis

Question 3

Treatment of mild acute RHINOSINUSITIS for less than 5 days

Answer 3

Nasal decongestant :xylometazine or pseudoephedrine

Question 4

Treatment of acute RHINOSINUSITIS for more than 10 days

Answer 4

Topical intranasal steroids

Question 5

Treatment of severe acute RHINOSINUSITIS

Answer 5

Topical intranasal steroids and
Broad spectrum AB :amoxicillin for 7 Days