NURS 287 Lecture Notes - Allergic Rhinitis, Respiratory Tract, Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
28 Apr 2013
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Problems of the upper respiratory tract include disorders of the nose, pharynx, adenoids, tonsils, epiglottis, larynx, and trachea. A deviated septum is a deflection of the normally straight nasal septum that is most commonly caused by trauma to the nose or congenital disproportion. Rhinoplasty, the surgical reconstruction of the nose, is performed for cosmetic reasons or to improve airway function when trauma or developmental deformities result in nasal obstruction. Chronic and acute sinusitis develop when the ostia (exit) from the sinuses is narrowed or blocked by inflammation or hypertrophy (swelling) of the mucosa. Chronic sinusitis lasts longer than 3 weeks and is a persistent infection usually associated with allergies and nasal polyps. Acute pharyngitis: is an acute inflammation of the pharyngeal walls that may include the tonsils, palate, and uvula, the goals of nursing management for acute pharyngitis are infection control, symptomatic relief, and prevention of secondary complications.
