NSG 350: Upper Airway Disorders Exam
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What is the epidemiology of most common problem with the nose and
Rhinitis? sinuses -
affecting 20% of the population.
- not life threatening
- can result in widespread morbidity with
significant
financial impact.
What is the patho behind Rhinitis? it is an inflammation and irritation of
mucous
membranes lining the nose.
- classified as allergic or nonallergic and
acute or
chronic
What parts of the body does can effect the eyes, throat, and eats.
Rhinitis
effect?
What is allergic Rhinitis perennial (occurs throughout the year;
categorized seasonal)
as? When does it occur? - it occurs in response to exposure to
allergens
found in the environment, medications,
foods, or
occupational irritants.
, What are the common - mold
environmental - dust mites
allergens for allergic rhinitis? - cockroach droppings
- weeks
- trees
- animal dander
What are some common food - peanuts
allergens for allergic rhinitis? - cow's milk
- nuts
- eggs
- wheat
What medications may induce - ACE inhibitors
allergic rhinitis? - viagra
- penicillin based medications
- aspirin and other NSAIDs
What's the difference between nonallergic rhinitis presents similarly to
how allergic
nonallergic rhinitis presents and rhinitis, but doesn't involve the immune
how system.
allergic rhinitis presents?
What is the most common the common cold, which is caused by a
example variety of
of rhinitis? viruses and is usually self-limiting unless
bacterial
infection occurs simultaneously.
Questions and Answers with Verified
Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
What is the epidemiology of most common problem with the nose and
Rhinitis? sinuses -
affecting 20% of the population.
- not life threatening
- can result in widespread morbidity with
significant
financial impact.
What is the patho behind Rhinitis? it is an inflammation and irritation of
mucous
membranes lining the nose.
- classified as allergic or nonallergic and
acute or
chronic
What parts of the body does can effect the eyes, throat, and eats.
Rhinitis
effect?
What is allergic Rhinitis perennial (occurs throughout the year;
categorized seasonal)
as? When does it occur? - it occurs in response to exposure to
allergens
found in the environment, medications,
foods, or
occupational irritants.
, What are the common - mold
environmental - dust mites
allergens for allergic rhinitis? - cockroach droppings
- weeks
- trees
- animal dander
What are some common food - peanuts
allergens for allergic rhinitis? - cow's milk
- nuts
- eggs
- wheat
What medications may induce - ACE inhibitors
allergic rhinitis? - viagra
- penicillin based medications
- aspirin and other NSAIDs
What's the difference between nonallergic rhinitis presents similarly to
how allergic
nonallergic rhinitis presents and rhinitis, but doesn't involve the immune
how system.
allergic rhinitis presents?
What is the most common the common cold, which is caused by a
example variety of
of rhinitis? viruses and is usually self-limiting unless
bacterial
infection occurs simultaneously.
