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Rhinitis - Coggle Diagram
Rhinitis
Nursing management
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Cover the mouth with disposable tissue paper when sneezing or coughing to prevent spread of infection by contaminated droplets of fluid from the nose
Blow the nose with both nostrils open to prevent infected matter from being forced into the eustachian tube
Prevent further infection by disposing of fomites hygienically, preferably by incineration
Avoid crowds, people with colds or 'flu and allergens
Suggest that those at risk should have a 'flu vaccine yearly - risk groups include the elderly and those with chronic lung disease
Wash hands frequently, especially after sneezing and coughing into them, because infection is also spread by hand contact and touching objects handled by a person suffering from a cold/'flu
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Causes
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House dust, certain foods or chemicals
Pathophysiology
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invasion by bacteria which may complicate the cold causing pneumonia, bronchitis, sinusitis and/or otitis media
And then causing the person to sneeze, pass rhinorria, suffer from headaches and have nasal congestion
Definition
Is the infection and inflammation of the nasal mucosa, and may present as acute or chronic.