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Is it unilateral or bilateral? Unilateral nasal discharge, especially if it is purulent, suggests acute sinusitis, Wegener's granulomatosis, neoplasm, foreign body, and syphilis. If the ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP
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Is it acute or chronic? The presence of acute nasal obstruction should suggest acute sinusitis, acute rhinitis, a viral URI, allergic ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP
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Are there structural abnormalities on examination of the nasopharynx? Structural abnormalities of the palate indicate cleft palate, congenital short soft palate, trauma, tuberculosis, syphilis, ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP
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Nasal congestion is a common complaint in primary care. Although usually a sequela of an upper respiratory infection, it can also be a sign of acute or chronic illness. Regardless of its cause, the successful management of... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment
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Nasal obstruction and rhinorrhea in children, unlike in adults, generally cannot be distinguished from each other. In children it is often difficult, if not impossible, to... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment
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Most bleeding arises from the rich network of blood vessels of Kisselbach plexus in Little area of the anterior nasal septum. Most epistaxis resolves spontaneously or after a few minutes of pressure (nasal pinching)... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment
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... With nasal discharge (rhinorrhea and postnasal drip), anatomy is the key. In visualizing the structure from outside in, one encounters the external nares, the choana with the
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... Although anatomy may assist somewhat in developing the differential here, it is probably an unnecessary exercise because the mnemonic MINT will bring to mind virtually all
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... The presence of a butterfly rash is typically a sign of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), but it can also signal dermatologic disorders. Typically, butterfly rash appears in a malar distribution across the... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... Nasal flaring is the abnormal dilation of the nostrils. Usually occurring during inspiration, nasal flaring may occasionally occur during expiration or throughout the respiratory cycle. It... Emergency interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers
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... The most common facial fracture, a fractured nose usually results from blunt injury and may be associated with other facial fractures. The fracture’s severity depends on the direction,... Signs and symptoms
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... Ear, nose, and throat disorders rarely prove fatal (except for those resulting from neoplasms, epiglottitis, and neck trauma), but they may cause serious social, cosmetic, and communication... The ear ... Assessment ... Audiometric testing ... The nose ... Assessment ... The throat ... Assessment ... Pictures
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... A papilloma is a benign epithelial tissue overgrowth within the intranasal mucosa. Inverted papillomas grow into the underlying tissue, usually at the junction of the antrum and the maxillary sinus; they generally occur... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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... Benign and edematous growths, nasal polyps are usually multiple, mobile, and bilateral. Nasal polyps may become large and numerous enough to cause nasal distention and... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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... A butterfly rash is typically a sign of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), but it can also signal dermatologic disorders. Typically, this rash appears in a malar distribution... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Pictures
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... Nasal flaring is the abnormal dilation of the nostrils. Usually occurring during inspiration, nasal flaring may occasionally occur during expiration or throughout the respiratory cycle. It indicates respiratory... Emergency Interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers
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... Nasal obstruction may result from an allergic, inflammatory, neoplastic, endocrine, or metabolic disorder; a structural abnormality; a traumatic injury; or a mechanical obstruction ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling
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Nosebleed
(The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
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Nosebleed, or epistaxis, is a common otolaryngologic problem, with 15/10,000 persons requiring physician... Approach ... History ... Physical examination ... Testing ... Diagnostic assessment
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... Differential Overview
❑ Common cold
❑ Allergic rhinitis
❑ Vasomotor rhinitis ... Clinical Findings
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... The most common facial fracture, a fractured nose usually results from blunt injury and is commonly associated with other facial fractures. The severity of the fracture depends on the direction, force, and type of the blow. ... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... A papilloma is a benign epithelial tissue overgrowth within the intranasal mucosa. Inverted papillomas grow into the underlying tissue, usuallyat the junction of the antrum and the ethmoidal sinus; they generally occur... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... Benign and edematous growths, nasal polyps are usually multiple, mobile, and bilateral. Nasal polyps may become large and numerous enough to cause nasal distention and enlargement of the bony framework, possibly occluding the... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... A common sign, epistaxis can be spontaneous or induced from the front or back of the nose. Most nosebleeds occur in the anterior-inferior nasal septum (Kiesselbach’s plexus), but they may also... Assessment ... History ... Physical examination ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures
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... The presence of a butterfly rash is typically a sign of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), but it can also signal dermatologic disorders. Generally, butterfly rash appears in a malar distribution... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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... Nasal obstruction may result from an allergic, inflammatory, neoplastic, endocrine, or metabolic disorder; a structural abnormality; a traumatic injury; or a mechanical obstruction ... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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...Nasal discharge in children is an everydayevent in pediatric practice. Principal Causes of Nasal Discharge Anatomic Choanalatresia /stenosis Adenoid hypertrophy Rhinitis ... Clinical Features and Diagnosis ... Diagnostic Approach ... References
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... The presence of a butterfly rash is typically a sign of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), but it can also signal a dermatologic disorder. Typically, butterfly rash appears... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures
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... Nasal flaring is the abnormal dilation of the nostrils. Usually occurring during inspiration, nasal flaring may occasionally occur during expiration or throughout the respiratory cycle. It indicates respiratory dysfunction,... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching
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With nasal discharge (rhinorrhea and postnasal drip), anatomy
is the key. In visualizing the structure from outside in, one encounters the
external nares, the... Pictures
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Although anatomy may assist somewhat in developing the differential
here, it is probably an unnecessary exercise because the mnemonic
MINT will bring to mind virtually all the etiologies.
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