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sinusitis
nursing management
steam inhalation 3-4 times a day.
local heat can be applied on the nose area
prescribed antibiotics can be administered to manage infection
decongestants in the form of nasal sprays and drops
a vaporizer or humidifier will prevent nasal crusting and will moisten secretions.
fluid intake should be encouraged to prevent dehydration
pathophysiology
usually develops as a result of an upper respiratory tract infection.
mucus produced by the sinuses is removed through small openings in the nose called ostia.
there is edema and increased production mucus in inflammation.
These serve to block the ostia and impair ciliary action.
blockage of the ostia may also be due to allergies, head and facial injuries or bony abnormalities.
causes
viral and bacterial organisms account most cases of sinusitis
upper respiratory infections
dental infections
clinical manifestations
dryness of the nasal mucosa
nose bleeding
nasal deviation that may cause obstruction to nasal breathing
definition
is the infection and inflammation of the paranasal sinuses