1. Name of the location of 90% of epistaxis
2. A genetic disorder that forms AV malformations in the skin, lungs, brain etc
3. Name of posterior vascular plexus in the nasal cavity causing posterior epistaxis
4. 1st line treatment for all epistaxis
5. The common brand name for anterior nasal packing
6. Chemical used in cautery sticks
7. Physically scaring complication of posterior nasal packing with foleys catheter
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Nasal - Antibiotics
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No real place for topical antibiotics in the nose
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Oral antibiotics may be used for treating acute sinusitis
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However, only approximately 2% of cases are bacterial, and 80% of cases will resolve in 14 days without intervention
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If antibiotics are needed, use for 7 days
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Low dose macrolides are often used in chronic rhino-sinusitis (as a 3-month trial)
Written in association with Helena Dunne
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