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Ch. 30 Disorders Of The Upper Respiratory Tract (anatomy of nose and…
Ch. 30 Disorders Of The Upper Respiratory Tract
anatomy of nose and sinuses
nose
internal and external
protects airway
sinuses
lined with mucous
sound chambers
throat
throat cultures
guards against bacteria
age related changes
softening of cartilage
muscle atrophy
physical examination
external
sinuses
internal
epitaxis
causes : trauma, clotting dis
orders, dryness, inflammation, HTN
first aid:sit down, direct pressure,
medical treratment
nasal ballon catheter
nasal packing
tumors
s/s
nasal obstruction
bloody discharge
diagnosis
biopsy
ct,mri,pet scans
treatments
pharyngitis
s/s
dryness, pain, dysphagia
complications
acute glomerulonephritis
diagnosis
viral or bacteria
physical examination
laryngitis
s/s
hoarsness
cough scratchy
dx
examination
cultures\
treatment
voice rest
removal of irritant