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FOREIGN BODIES IN THE
NOSE
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SYMPTOMS
Foul smelling or bloody nasal dish
Difficulty in breathing through th
affected nostrilIrritation
Feeling of something in the nos
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Introduction
Curious young children may insert smobjects into their nose in a normal
attempt to explore their own bodies.
It include food, seeds, dried beans, sm
toys, crayon pieces, erasers ,paper wad
cotton and beads.Clinical Features:
Irritation
Infection
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First Aid
Do not probe the nose with cotton swor other tools.
Have the victim breathe through the
mouth
Avoid breathing sharply ( which may
force the object in further)
Once it is determined which nostril is
affected ,gently press the other nostril
close and have the victim blow gently
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FOREIGN BODIES IN THENOSE
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Prevention
Do Not try to remove an object that is novisible and easy to grasp.This can push th
object farther in or cause damage to tissu
Do not use tweezers or other instrumentsremove an object lodged deeply in the no
When To Contact a Medical Professi When you cannot easily remove a foreig
objects from the victims nose.
You suspect an infection in the nose afte
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Prevention
Do Not try to remove an object that is novisible and easy to grasp.This can push th
object farther in or cause damage to tissu
Do not use tweezers or other instrumentsremove an object lodged deeply in the no
When To Contact a Medical Professi When you cannot easily remove a foreig
objects from the victims nose.
You suspect an infection in the nose afte
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Prevention
Do Not try to remove an object that is novisible and easy to grasp.This can push th
object farther in or cause damage to tissu
Do not use tweezers or other instrumentsremove an object lodged deeply in the no
When To Contact a Medical Professi When you cannot easily remove a foreig
objects from the victims nose.
You suspect an infection in the nose afte
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RHINITIS
Inflammation of the nasal mucus layer
with exudate in the airway.
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DEFINITION
Rhinitis is a group of disorders
characterized by inflammation
and irritation of the mucus membranes
of the nose
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Causes
Cold viruses
Allergies
Bacterial or fungal infections
SmokingVarious dusts
Grass and smog
Nasal polypsDeviated nasal septum
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Classification
It may be acute or chronic,Allergic or non allergic.
Allergic
- Seasonal : occurs during pollen seasons- Perennial : occurs throughout the year.
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Symptoms
Repetitive sneezing
Rhinorrhoea (runny nose)
Post-nasal drip
Nasal congestion
Pruritic eyes,ears, nose or throat
Generalised fatigue
Wheezing,eye tearing, sore throat, and impaired
smell.
A chronic cough may be secondary to postnasal drip.
Sinus headaches and ear plugging
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Classic signs
Swelling of eyelids,Redden sclera
Allergic shiners (darkened areas under the
lower eyelidsthought to result from venous pooling of blood).
Investigation
Medical history
Physical examination
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Self Care
Avoidance measures
- Avoid seasonal allergens (such as tree,
grass and ragweed pollens ) by closing windows
and running air conds.- Excessive exposure to allergens, such as outdoor
molds,
Maintaining an allergen-free environment also
includes covering pillows and mattressess withplastic covers,
Removing dust collecting household fixtures
(like carpets, drapes and bedspreads).
Air purifiers and dust filters may help
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Management
Antihistamines and Decongestants-Brompherinamine or chlorpheniramine,
- Non-sedating long acting antihistamines
loratidine and Fexofenadine.
Nasal sprays
- Cromolyn sodium (nasalcrom)
Steroid nasal spray
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Immunotherapy
Immunotherapy involves giving graduallyincreasing doses of substance ( or allergen
to which the person is allegic.
Making the immune system less sensitiveto that substance.
Indication:
Unresponsive to medical therapy. Have side effects from medications
Have recurrent sinusitis or otitis
Are unwilling or unable to use medicatio
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