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Sinusitis - Coggle Diagram
Sinusitis
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Causes
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Nasal and seasonal allergies, including allergies to mold.
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Nursing management
In order for a patient to be prevented from the progression of this disease she/he must
Steam inhalations, three to four times a day are recommended to loosen secretions and facilitate drainage
Apply local heat on the nose area to reduce oedema and pain and to help in liquefying the secretions
Prescribed antibiotics can be administered to manage infection
Decongestants in the form of nasal spray and drops and antihistaminics can be prescribed to reduce nasal oedema
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Pathophysiology
Blockage of the ostia may also be due to allergies, head and facial injuries, or bony abnormalities.
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Mucus produced by the sinuses is removed through small openings in the nose called ostia. In inflammation, there is oedema and increased production of mucus.
These serve to block the ostia and impair ciliary action. The mucus then accumulates in the sinus causing congestion, and with time the mucus becomes infected.
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