Nose

Question 1

Rhinitis Treatment

Answer 1

• nasal sprays or drops
• sodium chloride (sterimar)
• antihistamines (pirinase)
• corticosteroids (mometasone)
• ipratropium
• xylometazoline
• 7 days only - rebound congestion
• can be used in pregnancy - low systemic absorption

Question 2

What are nasal polyps

Answer 2

painless soft growths inside nose - can block nose if untreated

Question 3

Nasal polyps treatment

Answer 3

• review by ENT specialist
• use nasal corticosteroids

Question 4

Nasal Staphylococci treatment

Answer 4

• Naseptin (contains peanuts) or mupirocin