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Question: What symptoms indicate acute sinusitis as opposed to allergic rhinitis?
The patient presented with a very swollen eye that the nurse practioner could not open. It was caused by accute sinusitis.
The dianosis was allergic rhinitis and allergic convunctivitis. only one eye was affected
The patient presented with a very swollen eye that the nurse practioner could not open. It was caused by accute sinusitis.
The dianosis was allergic rhinitis and allergic convunctivitis. only one eye was affected
Brief Answer:
Sinusitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare Magic and thanks for putting up the query
Acute sinusitis is characterised by nasal blockage, nasal discharge, heaviness of head, there may be smelling problems, bad breath,post nasal drip, long standing disease can lead to nasal bridge widening, polyp formation etc.
You are always welcome with any further questions.
Take care
Thanks and regards
Sinusitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare Magic and thanks for putting up the query
Acute sinusitis is characterised by nasal blockage, nasal discharge, heaviness of head, there may be smelling problems, bad breath,post nasal drip, long standing disease can lead to nasal bridge widening, polyp formation etc.
You are always welcome with any further questions.
Take care
Thanks and regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Thank ypou dfoctor. I stated the diagnosis incorrectly.
The patient presented complaining of a swollen and painful eye (right eye only). He also sinus problems and pain around the nose. The swelling of the eye had occurred overnight. He was seen at 7 am the next day. I forwared a photo showing his condition.
What is the proper treatment for the patient?
The patient presented complaining of a swollen and painful eye (right eye only). He also sinus problems and pain around the nose. The swelling of the eye had occurred overnight. He was seen at 7 am the next day. I forwared a photo showing his condition.
What is the proper treatment for the patient?
Brief Answer:
Ophthalmitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi
The patient is having eye infection but whether it's due to sinusitis or not, it can be diagnosed only on CT paranasal sinuses and examination. if the patient has history of sinusitis, he must be immediately put on antibiotics and nasal decongestants. It is definitely not allergic as it's on one side only.
Further management will depend on the CT report and retiniscopy if the patient.
Any further questions are always welcome.
Take care
Thanks and regards
Ophthalmitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi
The patient is having eye infection but whether it's due to sinusitis or not, it can be diagnosed only on CT paranasal sinuses and examination. if the patient has history of sinusitis, he must be immediately put on antibiotics and nasal decongestants. It is definitely not allergic as it's on one side only.
Further management will depend on the CT report and retiniscopy if the patient.
Any further questions are always welcome.
Take care
Thanks and regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
Thank you
Brief Answer:
Sinusitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I hope my advise proves useful for you.
Any further questions are always welcome.
Regards
Sinusitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I hope my advise proves useful for you.
Any further questions are always welcome.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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