Rhinitis
Rhinitis is a group of disorders characterized by the inflammation and irritation of the nasal mucous membrane. The mucus membranes lining the nasal passages become inflamed congested and edematous. The swollen nasal conchae block the sinus openings and mucus is discharged from the nostrils. Rhino sinusitis is the term used to describe inflammation and congestion […]
External Otitis (Otitis Externa)
Otitis externa is the inflammation of the external auditory canal. Causes of External Otitis Clinical Manifestations Assessment and Diagnostic Findings Medical management Nursing Management
History Taking
Health history is essential when it comes to nursing care. It involves obtaining subjective data directly from the patient/client or from his or her significant other. Relevant questions are asked by the nurse and responses are delivered by the patient. It is carried out in a sequential manner starting with the demographic data of the […]
Antifungals
Antifungals, also called antimycotics, are drugs that are used to treat fungal infections. Fungal infections usually attack people with weak immunity. Antifungal drugs include; Pregnancy Category: C They are generally categorized as category C. Animal studies have shown potential risks of antifungals to the fetus. But when they are intravaginally as in cases of nystatin […]