EAR, NOSE & OROPHARYNX Flashcards

1
Q

OTITIS MEDIA TREATMENT
1st LINE?

2nd LINE?

Penicillin Allergy?

A

1st LINE? AMOXICILLIN

2nd LINE? 2-3 days worsened-> CO-AMOXICLAV

Penicillin Allergy? Clarithromycin, Erythromycin in pregnancy

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OTITIS EXTERNA TREATMENT
1st LINE?

2nd LINE?

Systemic Treatment?

A

1st LINE? Topical Acetic Acid 2%

2nd LINE? Topical Neomycin Sulphate w/ Corticosteroid

Systemic Treatment? Flucloxacillin

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NASAL RHINITIS & CONGESTION

RHINITIS TREATMENT?

A

Nasal sprays/drops- NaCl/anthistamines/corticosteroids/ipratropium/xylometazoline
Not to be used for > 7 days (addiction?)
Use in pregnancy- small amounts

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NASAL POLYPS TREATMENT?

A

Topical nasal corticosteroids

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NASAL STAPHYLOCOCCI TREATMENT?

A

NASEPTIN (contains peanuts!)
OR
MUPIROCIN

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