Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Anatomy N Physiology
Anatomy N Physiology
Group Members
Pradeep -01
Rahul - 02 Hari bhau - 03
Bhagyashree 04
Krati - 05
Topic Cover
Disease Related to Different Part Of System
Nose
Pharynx
Larynx Bronchi
Lungs
Pleura
Nose
RHINITIS.
EPISTAXIS (Nose Bleeding)
CATARRH
Rhinitis
Irritation and Inflammation of the mucous
membrane inside the nose. Symtoms: Common symptoms of rhinitis are a stuffy nose, runny nose, and post-nasal drip Cause: viruses, bacteria, irritants or allergens. Types: 1} Acute and Chronic bacterial infections 2} Non allergic rhinitis (autonomic, hormonal, drug) 3} Allergic rhinitis (dust, pollen, mold,)
Cont.
Treatment:
Avoid allergic symptoms such as dust, mold,
pollen Antihistamines (levocetirizine ), decongestants Leukotriene modifiers :relieve a stuffy nose, itching and sneezing, and a runny nose. Cromolyn sodium : may reduce sneezing, nasal discharge, a stuffy nose, and eye irritation.
Epistaxis
Nose Bleed : Hemorrhage from the nose,
arising in the cavity or in sinuses Cause : Injury to the vessel foreign body Inflammatory Reaction Infectious disease Surgery , Drugs (Aspirin , Warfarin ) Anemia , Heart failure Vascular Disorders.
Cont..
Treatment: Local application of a vasoconstrictive agent
has been shown to reduce the bleeding Using local application of silver nitrate compound to any visible bleeding vessel Packing of the nose with ribbon gauze or an absorbent dressing drugs oxymetazoline or phenylephrine are nasal sprays for the treatment of allergic rhinitis.
Treatment:
Including decongestant products - by mouth
or nasal spray - designed to relieve the symptoms of catarrh Inhaling steam from a bowl of hot water may help some people. Menthol crystals or eucalyptus oil may be added to the water. Guaifenesin is an expectorant and helps to clear the chest by thinning secretions .