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1
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vasomotor rhinitis

A

intranasal anticholinergics: ipratropium bromide

2
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allergic rhinitis

A

intranasal corticosteroids for nose polyps
oral antihistamines
nasal spray antihistamines

3
Q

acute bacterial rhinosinusitis

A

decongestants to promote sinus drainage

amoxicillin-clavulanic acid is antibiotic of choice

4
Q

viral rhinosinusitis

A

no specific treatment or prevention
zinc
nasal sprays

5
Q

epistaxis

A
direct pressure and vasconstrictor
if bleeding wont stop:
find vessel cocaine
cautery of vessel
inaccessible bleeding control:
anterior packing 
posterior packing
6
Q

nasal foreign body

A

removal w/ forceps
positive pressure technique
oral posititve pressure