Sinusitis, Influenza, Nasal Polyps, and Tonsilitis

Sinusitis

inflammation of the mucous membrane of the paranasal sinuses. It can either be acute (<4 weeks), subacute (4-12 weeks), chronic (>12 weeks)

Pansinusitis

means two sinuses are affected

Rhinosinusitis

means that both nose and sinuses are affected

• Bacteria

• Pollutants

• Fungi

Viral infection can be caused by: BPF

BRAIN COMPLICATIONS

Because sinuses are part of the triangle in the face which is near the brain, you will have

• Meningitis

• Brain abscess

• Osteomyelitis

• Ischemic brain infarction

COMPLICATIONS OF SINUSITIS INCLUDES: MBOI

• Facial pain

• Fatigue

• Fever

• Nasal obstruction

• Periorbital edema

• Purulent Nasal Discharge

• Ear pain

• Cough

CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS OF SINUSITIS: F3NPPEC

• Antibiotics

• Decongestants

• Antihistamine

• Heated mist

MEDICAL MANAGEMENT FOR SINUSITIS: ADAH

Influenza

- common cold

- is a viral infection of the respiratory tract

• Abrupt onset of fever and chills

• Malaise

• Muscle aches

• Headache

Manifestation of Influenza: AMMH

Nasal Polyp

out pouching of mucous membrane lining of the nose

Nasal polypectomy

SURGICAL MANAGEMENT

• removal of polyps

Tonsillitis

is an acute infection of palatine tonsils commonly caused by streptococcal organism

• Sore throat

• Fever

• Snoring

• Difficulty swallowing

• General body malaise

• Cervical lymphadenopathy

Manifestations of Tonsillitis: SFSDGC

Tonsillectomy

SURGICAL MANAGEMENT FOR TONSILLITIS:

• Acute Glomerulonephritis

• Rheumatic Heart Fever; RHD

• Pneumonia

• Osteomyelitis

• Hemorrhage

COMPLICATIONS OF TONSILLITIS: ARPOH

frequent swallowing

You will know if may hemorrhage after tonsillectomy, if may frequent