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VIRAL RHINITIS 20200411_184706 (Pathophysiology (Rhinitis causes…
VIRAL RHINITIS
Pathophysiology
Rhinitis causes sneezing.
Nasal discharge which is usually watery at first
Nasal congestion
Feeling stiffness and pressure in the nose.
Prevention
Wash hands frequently
Avoid touching eyes, nose
and mouth
Avoid contact with infected
person
Clean frequently touched surfaces
Treatment
Medication
Analgesics to relieve pain
Antihistamine to reduce or
stop an allergic reaction
Cough medicine
Nursing management
Nursing care is directed towards
patient teaching and home care
e.g nasal washing
Definition
Is the infection and
inflammation of the nasal
mucosa
Signs and symptoms
Runny nose
Sneezing
High fever
Headaches
Nursing care plan
Taking over-the-counter medication.
Drink plenty of fluids to relieve the symptoms
Causes
Can be caused by many different
types of viruses or sometimes bacteria
Diagnostic
Based on symptoms and
ruling out their causes
Complications
Acute or chronic sinusitis
Sleep disorders or apnea
Otitis media
Diet
Chicken soup
Spicy foods
Ginger
