Acute Sinusitis: Definition and Pathology
Über den Vortrag
Der Vortrag „Acute Sinusitis: Definition and Pathology“ von John Fisher, MD ist Bestandteil des Kurses „Upper Respiratory Infections“. Der Vortrag ist dabei in folgende Kapitel unterteilt:
- Sinusitis – Definition and Pathology
- Consequences of Sinus Ostia Obstruction
Quiz zum Vortrag
Which of the following is the most common cause of obstruction of the ostia of the paranasal sinuses?
- Upper respiratory tract infections
- Cystic fibrosis
- Smoking
- Immune disorder
- Kartagener's syndrome
Which of the following is a local, rather than systemic, cause of sinus obstruction?
- Choanal atresia
- Cystic fibrosis
- Primary ciliary dyskinesia
- Kartagener's syndrome
- Allergies
Which of the following is the most likely mechanism by which cigarette smoking contributes to the higher incidence of chronic rhinosinusitis among smokers?
- Ciliary dysfunction
- Increased risk of allergies
- Defective adaptive immunity
- Nasal polyps
- Smoking is not a risk factor for chronic rhinosinusitis
Which of the following conditions refers to nasal congestion that is triggered by the overuse of topical vasoconstrictive medications, most notably intranasal decongestants?
- Rhinitis medicamentosa
- Choanal atresia
- Nasal polyps
- Goldenhar´s syndrome
- Crouzon syndrome
Which of the following is LEAST likely to increase the risk of chronic rhinosinusitis?
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Smoking
- Facial trauma
- Nasal intubation
- High altitude aviation maneuvers
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Dozent des Vortrages Acute Sinusitis: Definition and Pathology
John Fisher, MD
Dr. John F. Fisher is a Professor of Medicine and Infectious Diseases at the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University in the USA.
He obtained his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 1969. He is a Master of the American College of Physicians (MACP) and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Medicine and Infectious Diseases.
Due to his achievements, he has earned the Annual J. Willis Hurst Teaching Award, the Jane F. Deforges Excellence in Medical Education Award, and the Infectious Diseases Society of America's Clinical Teacher Award.
Within Lecturio, Dr. Fisher teaches courses on Infectious Diseases.
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Dr Fisher is clear, succinct and his content is high yield
