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Allergic Rhinitis, Conjuctivitis, and Sinusitis
Test 1 Sem. 2
10
Medical
Graduate
01/10/2011

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Term
What is the most common atopic disorder in the US affecting 16% of the population?
Definition
allergic rhinitis
Term
What are the most effective medications to control symptoms of allergic rhinitis?
Definition
inhaled corticosteroids: beclomethasone (Vancenase), Nasarel, Flonase, etc.
Term
What does allergic rhinitis often coexist with?
Definition
asthma
Term
70% of people with allergic conjuctivitis have an associated atopic disease such as what? ?
Definition
1) allergic rhinitis
2) asthma
3) atopic dermatitis
Term
acute sinusitis is defined as within what time period?
Definition
less than 12 weeks
Term
What is the most frequently reported chronic disease in the US?
Definition
Rhinosinusitis
Term
What does Sinusitis most commonly present after?
Definition
viral URIs and allergic rhinitis
Term
What organisms are usually seen with sinusitis?
Definition
aerobic organisms (streptococcus pneumoniae, haemophilus influenzae, moraxella catarrhalis)
Term
Where is the pain often located with acute sinusitis?
Definition
over the cheek and forehead, may also be felt in teeth
Term
What is the antibiotic of choice for acute sinusitis?
Definition
ampicillin or amoxicillin
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