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RHINITIS (Defination ((Infection and inflammation of the nasal mucosa, It…
RHINITIS
Defination
Infection and inflammation of the nasal mucosa
It may be acute or chronic
Causes
Continues exposure to allergens
Grass or flower pollens
Viruses or bacteria
Repeated acute infection
Diagnostic findings
Opening of eustachian tube and the adenoids
X ray
Rhinoscopy
CT scan
MRI
Clinical manifestation
Itching of nostrils
Itching and oedema of eyelids
Paroxysmal sneezing
Irritation of conjunctiva
Headache
Nasal congestion
Nasal discharge
Pathophysiology
Acute generalised hyperaemia of nasal mucosa
Engorgement of the secrotary gland
Viral infection of the nasal mucosa
Ptofuse secretion involvement sinus
Pharmalogical management
Anti-histamines
Nasal saline (nasal drops or sprays)
Intranasal corticosteroids
Nursing management
Recommend additional rest
Encourage drink lot of fluid
Use of decongestant nasal drops as pescribed
Health education abour disposing formites hgienically