35 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from Acute Rhinosinusitis, published by icmr.gov.in. Every answer is a verbatim span of text the source prints, and each row carries the passage it sits in, its offset in that passage, the source quote, the page and the location in the document, so any row can be checked against the original. 30 of the 35 pairs (85.7%) are explanatory questions and 5 restate a figure. 100.00% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
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First 10 of 35 rows
| question | answer | context | answer_start | question_type | knowledge_quality_score | source_quote | source_page | source_location | confidence | validation_status |
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| What is the purpose of normal saline nasal washes? | help in clearing secretions and improved effect of topical medications | PHC / PRIMARY LEVEL Duration of treatment 7-14 days ∙ Oral antibiotics- Amoxycillin/ Coamoxyclav for 7-10 days. Levofloxacin and Azithromycin can be opted for patients intolerant/ sensitive to penicillins. ∙ Topical budesonide/ mometasone nasal spray once/twice a day for 2 weeks provides earlier symptomatic relief. ∙ Normal saline nasal washes help in clearing secretions and improved effect of topical medications ∙ Topical/ oral decongestant (Oxymetazline/ pseudoephedrine) for 3-5 days relieves symptoms. ∙ Adequate hydration and steam inhation. ∙ Antihistaminics (patients with co-existing allergy). | 346 | definition | 1.000 | ∙ Normal saline nasal washes help in clearing secretions and improved effect of topical medications ∙ Topical/ oral decongestant (Oxymetazline/ pseudoephedrine) for 3-5 days relieves symptoms. | 1 | page=1,block=17 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the diagnostic criterion for recurrent acute sinusitis? | episodes of acute sinusitis interspersed with symptom free intervals of more than 3 months in duration | Usually a sequela of viral infection which causes ciliary impairment and bacterial superinfection Diagnosis- persistence of nasal blockage/ nasal discharge and facial pain/ hyposmia beyond 7 days (maximum upto 3 months) Recurrent acute sinusitis is episodes of acute sinusitis interspersed with symptom free intervals of more than 3 months in duration. Symptoms with duration less than 7 days are treated as viral upper respiratory infection. Invasive fungal sinusitis is suspected if in addition to above symptoms the following are present: facial hyposthesia, facial skin/palatal/ turbinate discoloration and proptosis/ diplopia/ reduced or loss of vision Children may present with acute febrile illness/cough associated with these symptoms. | 249 | definition | 1.000 | Usually a sequela of viral infection which causes ciliary impairment and bacterial superinfection Diagnosis- persistence of nasal blockage/ nasal discharge and facial pain/ hyposmia beyond 7 days (maximum upto 3 months) Recurrent acute sinusitis is episodes of acute sinusitis interspersed with symptom free intervals of more than 3 months in duration. | 1 | |||
| How is recurrent acute sinusitis defined? | episodes of acute sinusitis interspersed with symptom free intervals of more than 3 months in duration | Usually a sequela of viral infection which causes ciliary impairment and bacterial superinfection Diagnosis- persistence of nasal blockage/ nasal discharge and facial pain/ hyposmia beyond 7 days (maximum upto 3 months) Recurrent acute sinusitis is episodes of acute sinusitis interspersed with symptom free intervals of more than 3 months in duration. Symptoms with duration less than 7 days are treated as viral upper respiratory infection. Invasive fungal sinusitis is suspected if in addition to above symptoms the following are present: facial hyposthesia, facial skin/palatal/ turbinate discoloration and proptosis/ diplopia/ reduced or loss of vision Children may present with acute febrile illness/cough associated with these symptoms. | 249 | definition | 0.980 | Usually a sequela of viral infection which causes ciliary impairment and bacterial superinfection Diagnosis- persistence of nasal blockage/ nasal discharge and facial pain/ hyposmia beyond 7 days (maximum upto 3 months) Recurrent acute sinusitis is episodes of acute sinusitis interspersed with symptom free intervals of more than 3 months in duration. | 1 | |||
| What is recurrent acute sinusitis characterized by? | episodes of acute sinusitis interspersed with symptom free intervals of more than 3 months in duration | Usually a sequela of viral infection which causes ciliary impairment and bacterial superinfection Diagnosis- persistence of nasal blockage/ nasal discharge and facial pain/ hyposmia beyond 7 days (maximum upto 3 months) Recurrent acute sinusitis is episodes of acute sinusitis interspersed with symptom free intervals of more than 3 months in duration. Symptoms with duration less than 7 days are treated as viral upper respiratory infection. Invasive fungal sinusitis is suspected if in addition to above symptoms the following are present: facial hyposthesia, facial skin/palatal/ turbinate discoloration and proptosis/ diplopia/ reduced or loss of vision Children may present with acute febrile illness/cough associated with these symptoms. | 249 | definition | 0.980 | Usually a sequela of viral infection which causes ciliary impairment and bacterial superinfection Diagnosis- persistence of nasal blockage/ nasal discharge and facial pain/ hyposmia beyond 7 days (maximum upto 3 months) Recurrent acute sinusitis is episodes of acute sinusitis interspersed with symptom free intervals of more than 3 months in duration. | 1 | |||
| What suggests a condition is not improving despite treatment? | Non-resolution with oral antibiotics for ten days | ∙ Known diabetic/ immunocompromised ∙ Suspicion of complications viz. (A) Orbital involvement (Periorbital edema/ erythema, displaced globe, ophthalmoplegia, visual disturbance); (B) Meningitis/ altered sensorium; (C) Frontal fullness. ∙ Non-resolution with oral antibiotics for ten days ∙ Pointers of invasive fungal sinusitis (Facial hypoesthesia, facial skin/palatal/turbinate discoloration) | 238 | summary | 0.970 | ∙ Non-resolution with oral antibiotics for ten days ∙ Pointers of invasive fungal sinusitis (Facial hypoesthesia, facial skin/palatal/turbinate discoloration) | 1 | page=1,block=12 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the role of normal saline nasal washes in treatment? | help in clearing secretions and improved effect of topical medications | PHC / PRIMARY LEVEL Duration of treatment 7-14 days ∙ Oral antibiotics- Amoxycillin/ Coamoxyclav for 7-10 days. Levofloxacin and Azithromycin can be opted for patients intolerant/ sensitive to penicillins. ∙ Topical budesonide/ mometasone nasal spray once/twice a day for 2 weeks provides earlier symptomatic relief. ∙ Normal saline nasal washes help in clearing secretions and improved effect of topical medications ∙ Topical/ oral decongestant (Oxymetazline/ pseudoephedrine) for 3-5 days relieves symptoms. ∙ Adequate hydration and steam inhation. ∙ Antihistaminics (patients with co-existing allergy). | 346 | summary | 0.970 | ∙ Normal saline nasal washes help in clearing secretions and improved effect of topical medications ∙ Topical/ oral decongestant (Oxymetazline/ pseudoephedrine) for 3-5 days relieves symptoms. | 1 | page=1,block=17 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does 'DNS' refer to in medical terminology? | Deviated Nasal Septum | REFERENCES 1. Indian Council of Medical Research. Treatment Guidelines for Antimicrobial Use in Common Syndromes. New Delhi, India, 2017. 2. Fokkens W, Lund V, Mullol J, et al. EPOS 2012: European Position Paper on Rhinosinusitis and Nasal Polyps 2012. Rhinol 2012;50(Suppl 23):1-298. 3. Sharma V, Saxena RK, Sharma S, Sharma G, Dhasmana DC, Mishra KC. Comparative Efficacy and safety of various anti-microbials in patients of acute rhinosinusitis at tertiary-care hospital in Uttarakhand. Indian Jour Otol Head & Neck Surg, 2011, Oct ; 63 (4): 364 - 9 4. Blomgren K, Eliander L, Hytönen M, Ylinen S, Laitio M, Virkkula P. How patients experience antral irrigation. Clin Med Insights Ear Nose Throat. 2015;8:13-7. CT: Computerized tomogram PHC: Primary Health Center DNS: Deviated Nasal Septum LPR: Laryngo Pharyngeal Reflux ABBREVIATIONS | 772 | definition | 0.940 | CT: Computerized tomogram PHC: Primary Health Center DNS: Deviated Nasal Septum LPR: Laryngo Pharyngeal Reflux ABBREVIATIONS | 1 | page=1,block=25 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the meaning of the abbreviation 'LPR'? | Laryngo Pharyngeal Reflux | REFERENCES 1. Indian Council of Medical Research. Treatment Guidelines for Antimicrobial Use in Common Syndromes. New Delhi, India, 2017. 2. Fokkens W, Lund V, Mullol J, et al. EPOS 2012: European Position Paper on Rhinosinusitis and Nasal Polyps 2012. Rhinol 2012;50(Suppl 23):1-298. 3. Sharma V, Saxena RK, Sharma S, Sharma G, Dhasmana DC, Mishra KC. Comparative Efficacy and safety of various anti-microbials in patients of acute rhinosinusitis at tertiary-care hospital in Uttarakhand. Indian Jour Otol Head & Neck Surg, 2011, Oct ; 63 (4): 364 - 9 4. Blomgren K, Eliander L, Hytönen M, Ylinen S, Laitio M, Virkkula P. How patients experience antral irrigation. Clin Med Insights Ear Nose Throat. 2015;8:13-7. CT: Computerized tomogram PHC: Primary Health Center DNS: Deviated Nasal Septum LPR: Laryngo Pharyngeal Reflux ABBREVIATIONS | 799 | definition | 0.940 | CT: Computerized tomogram PHC: Primary Health Center DNS: Deviated Nasal Septum LPR: Laryngo Pharyngeal Reflux ABBREVIATIONS | 1 | page=1,block=25 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does the abbreviation 'CT' stand for? | Computerized tomogram | REFERENCES 1. Indian Council of Medical Research. Treatment Guidelines for Antimicrobial Use in Common Syndromes. New Delhi, India, 2017. 2. Fokkens W, Lund V, Mullol J, et al. EPOS 2012: European Position Paper on Rhinosinusitis and Nasal Polyps 2012. Rhinol 2012;50(Suppl 23):1-298. 3. Sharma V, Saxena RK, Sharma S, Sharma G, Dhasmana DC, Mishra KC. Comparative Efficacy and safety of various anti-microbials in patients of acute rhinosinusitis at tertiary-care hospital in Uttarakhand. Indian Jour Otol Head & Neck Surg, 2011, Oct ; 63 (4): 364 - 9 4. Blomgren K, Eliander L, Hytönen M, Ylinen S, Laitio M, Virkkula P. How patients experience antral irrigation. Clin Med Insights Ear Nose Throat. 2015;8:13-7. CT: Computerized tomogram PHC: Primary Health Center DNS: Deviated Nasal Septum LPR: Laryngo Pharyngeal Reflux ABBREVIATIONS | 718 | definition | 0.900 | CT: Computerized tomogram PHC: Primary Health Center DNS: Deviated Nasal Septum LPR: Laryngo Pharyngeal Reflux ABBREVIATIONS | 1 | page=1,block=25 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does 'PHC' mean? | Primary Health Center | REFERENCES 1. Indian Council of Medical Research. Treatment Guidelines for Antimicrobial Use in Common Syndromes. New Delhi, India, 2017. 2. Fokkens W, Lund V, Mullol J, et al. EPOS 2012: European Position Paper on Rhinosinusitis and Nasal Polyps 2012. Rhinol 2012;50(Suppl 23):1-298. 3. Sharma V, Saxena RK, Sharma S, Sharma G, Dhasmana DC, Mishra KC. Comparative Efficacy and safety of various anti-microbials in patients of acute rhinosinusitis at tertiary-care hospital in Uttarakhand. Indian Jour Otol Head & Neck Surg, 2011, Oct ; 63 (4): 364 - 9 4. Blomgren K, Eliander L, Hytönen M, Ylinen S, Laitio M, Virkkula P. How patients experience antral irrigation. Clin Med Insights Ear Nose Throat. 2015;8:13-7. CT: Computerized tomogram PHC: Primary Health Center DNS: Deviated Nasal Septum LPR: Laryngo Pharyngeal Reflux ABBREVIATIONS | 745 | definition | 0.900 | CT: Computerized tomogram PHC: Primary Health Center DNS: Deviated Nasal Septum LPR: Laryngo Pharyngeal Reflux ABBREVIATIONS | 1 | page=1,block=25 | 0.700 | valid |
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