differential for nasal obstruction
congenital- choanal atresia anatomical- deviated septum FB inflammatory neoplastic
inflammatory causes for nasal obstruction
neoplastic cases for nasal obstruction
empiric tx nasal obstruction
STEROIDS- spray
DECONGESTANT- spray or drops
ANTIBIOTICS
dx of nasal obstruction
pan-endscopy
fog-up mirror test
red flag symptoms for nasal obstruction
UNI-epistaxis UNI-blockage UNI-swelling ear effusion neck swelling atypical pain
tx allergic rhinitis
nasonex
mometasone furoate monohydrate + glucocorticoids
>12yo
avamys
fluticasone furoate + glucocorticoids
rynacrom
sodium cromoglycate
atrovent
ipratropium bromide
PC nasal polyps
BILATERAL
tx nasal polyps
steroids
surgery– FESS, polypectomy
steroids for nasal polyps
spray– 6 months
drops– 2-3weeks
oral– 10 days
MCC unilateral polyp
inverted papilloma
Dx- inverted papilloma
MUST BIOPSY– since can go on to SCC
inverted papilloma associated with
MENINGOCELE
dx nasal polyps
endoscopy–pale and grey polypoid mass
- bogy and oedematous mucosa
dx nasal polyps imaging:
CT paransal sinuses= radio-opaque
dx of nasal FB
- CXR: inspiratory and expiratory
tx of nasal FB
GA–removal
bronchoscopy if aspirate
dx of choanal atresia
vaso-motor rhinitis=
NON-allergic rhinitis
risk factors for non-allergic rhinitis
fumes/ pregnancy/ drugs
DIAGNOSIS OF EXCLUSION