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| What is the most common atopic disorder in the US affecting 16% of the population? |
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| What are the most effective medications to control symptoms of allergic rhinitis? |
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| inhaled corticosteroids: beclomethasone (Vancenase), Nasarel, Flonase, etc. |
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| What does allergic rhinitis often coexist with? |
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| 70% of people with allergic conjuctivitis have an associated atopic disease such as what? ? |
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1) allergic rhinitis
2) asthma
3) atopic dermatitis |
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| acute sinusitis is defined as within what time period? |
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| What is the most frequently reported chronic disease in the US? |
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| What does Sinusitis most commonly present after? |
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| viral URIs and allergic rhinitis |
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| What organisms are usually seen with sinusitis? |
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| aerobic organisms (streptococcus pneumoniae, haemophilus influenzae, moraxella catarrhalis) |
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| Where is the pain often located with acute sinusitis? |
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| over the cheek and forehead, may also be felt in teeth |
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| What is the antibiotic of choice for acute sinusitis? |
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| ampicillin or amoxicillin |
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