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Rhinitis-Medical Surgical Nursing Topic
Rhinitis is the inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane, characterized by symptoms such as a runny nose and nasal obstruction. It is classified into allergic rhinitis, which is driven by allergens and verified through tests, and non-allergic rhinitis, with various potential underlying causes. Treatment options vary by type and may include antihistamines, nasal corticosteroids, and immunotherapy.
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- 2. RHINITIS • It isthe inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane. • Rhinitis is inflammation and swelling of the mucous membrane of the nose, characterized by a runny nose and stuffiness and usually caused by the common cold or a seasonal allergy.
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- 5. ALLERGIC RHINITIS • Allergicrhinitis is a common disorder which is usually characterized by spasmodic attack of severe sneezing and rhinorrhea.
- 6. Aetiology • Age:all age •Sex: both sex • Predisposing factors: • Hereditary • Hormonal • Climate • Emotional
- 7. • Precipatating factor(allergens) •inhalents • Ingestants • Contactants • Cosmetic powder • Drugs • Irritants • Infection • Intestinal helmenthis
- 8. SYMPTOMS • Paroxysmal sneezing •Rhinorrhoea • Nasal obstruction • Anosmia • Headache
- 9. SIGNS • Mucosa –Acute stage:pale Chronic stage :bluish purple – Infection:present – Polyp :present – Allergic salute(tip of nose salute like) – dorrer’s line (crease on dorsum of nose)
- 10. INVESTIGATION • History aboutallergy • Allergy skin testing/ Skin test by intradermal injection • Test for Immunoglobulin E • Total blood eosinophil count • Inhalation of allergens • Nasal cytology
- 11. TREATMENT • Avoidance ofallergens Symptomatic: • antihistamine • Steroids General: • Vitamin c • Calcium • Nasal washes(saline solution)
- 12. TREATMENT • Immunotherapy • Pharmacologictherapy 1. Antihistamines(Chlorpheniramine) 2. Nasal corticosteroids(Fluticasone) 3. Nasal decongestants(Oxymetazoline) 4. Oral decongestants(Pseudoephedrine)
- 13. NON ALLERGIC RHINITIS •Non allergic rhinitis is a syndrome resulting from a nasal inflammation that encompasses several diagnoses. It is medical condition of unknown cause, leading to symptoms very similar to allergic rhinitis.
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- 15. Risk factors Environmental &occupational irritants Weather changes Infections Food & beverages Certain medications(NSAIDs)
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- 20. TREATMENT • Saline nasalspray 1. Antihistamine nasal spray 2. Nasal corticosteroid spray (Fluticasone) 3. Nasal decongestants (Oxymetazoline) 4. Oral decongestants (Pseudoephedrine)