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13 Cards in this Set
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3 diseases most commonly associated with nasal polyposis
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Asthma
CF Aspirin sensitivity |
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% of patients with ASA sensitivity that have nasal polyps
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40-80%
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% of patients with nasal polyps who have ASA sensitivity
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15%
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% of CF patients who have nasal polyps
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37-48%
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From what anatomic site do most nasal polyps originate?
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cleft of middle nasal meatus
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Typical symptom of nasal polyps that differentiates nasal polyps from chronic sinusitis without polyps
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anosmia
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Does nasal polyposis cause pain?
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No
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What percentage of patients with nasal polyps have asthma?
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20-70%
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Typical presentation for Samter's triad.
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--prolonged common cold in 3rd or 4th decade with nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, post-nasal drip, hyposmia.
--nasal polyposis within a few years. --Asthma develops --ASA sensitivity |
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What chemical pathway is thought to be responsible for ASRS?
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--Arachidonic acid
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Treatment for ASRS
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--ASA avoidance
--oral and/or topical steroids --LTRA's --ASA desensitization --Sinus surgery |
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Benefits of ASA desensitization in ASRS
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--decreased incidence of sinusitis
--decreased admission rate for asthma --improved olfaction --decreased number of sinus surgeries |
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Benefits of sinus surgery in ASRS
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--improved asthma control
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