Nose Pathologies Flashcards
1
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Sinusitis
A
Inflammation of mucosal membrane lining nasal cavity or paranasal sinuses
- acute = viral
- chronic = bacterial
2
Q
Sinusitis S&S
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- headache
- facial tightness
- tenderness of infected sinus
- nasal obstruction
- nasal discharge
3
Q
Sinusitis Treatment
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- for symptoms (analgesics, antipyretics, decongestants)
- antibiotics (bacterial)
- hydration
- hot compress
- surgery
4
Q
Sinusitis RTP
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- once afebrile
- does not obstruct breathing
5
Q
Deviated Septum
A
Displacement of nasal septum (caused by direct blow to nose)
6
Q
Deviated Septum S&S
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- external nasal deformity
- unilateral nasal obstruction
- recurrent sinus infections
- nasal congestion
- nosebleed
7
Q
Deviated Septum Treatment
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- refer to physician
- control acute epistaxis if present
- do not insert nose plugs or any object into nose
- ice
- surgery for deviation correction
- DO NOT attempt to reduce
8
Q
Deviated Septum RTP
A
at physician clearance (2-4 weeks after septoplasty)
9
Q
Nasal Fracture
A
lateral or frontal direction trauma to nose (lateral forces cause more deformity)
10
Q
Nasal Fracture S&S
A
- deformity
- bilateral epistaxis
- TTP
- swelling
11
Q
Nasal Fracture Treatment
A
- control bleeding
- refer
- surgical correction if needed
12
Q
Nasal Fracture RTP
A
may RTP wearing facial protection w/in a few days if fracture was uncomplicated
13
Q
Epistaxis
A
“Nosebleeds” following or in absence of trauma
14
Q
Epistaxis Treatment
A
- direct pressure
- tilt head forward
- ice
- gauze plug
- DO NOT blow nose for 2 hrs
