deviated septum
shift in the septa
interferes with airflow/ breathing
treating a deviated septum
decongestants, saline, surgery if needed
Nasal Fracture
caused by trauma
pain, swelling, nose bleed
treating a nasal fracture
sit up, ice, maintain patent airway
epistaxis
nosebleed
Treating epistaxis
sit upright
lean forward
pinch bottom of nose
allergic rhinitis
allergies, sneezing, runny or congested nose, watery drainage
Acute Viral Rhinopharyngitis
common cold, sore throat, runny nose, headache
influenza
flu, fever, headache, sore throat, malice, abrupt onset, fatigue
flu treatment
antivirals, tamiflu, prevent with vaccine, rest, Advil
sinusitis
inflammation of mucosa, blockage of accumulated secretions
pain, pressure, teeth, congestion or runny nose
treatment of sinus infection
amoxicillin , augmentin
pharyngitis
inflammation of the pharynx, strep throat, red swollen throat, fever, exudate
treating strep
penicillin, salt water gargle, lozenge, Advil
laryngitis
inflammation of the larynx, burning, fever, cough, need to Clear throat
head and neck cancer
caused by tobacco use, HPV, alcohol
symptoms of head and neck cancer
lumps in throat, hoarseness for >2 weeks, Changes in voice