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20 learning units • 100 chapter sections • 200 explained questions. Assess ear, nose and throat symptoms, recognise urgent complications and plan safe treatment, referral and rehabilitation.

Original RAHBAR study material for the Year 4 learning pathway. Clinical cases support supervised undergraduate learning. Treatment choices, doses and procedures must follow current local protocols and the responsible clinical team. References & further reading ↓

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Rhinosinusitis & Orbital Complications

Distinguish uncomplicated inflammation from disease threatening the orbit or intracranial structures.

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Question 01. Does every short uncomplicated episode of acute sinusitis need antibiotics? A. Yes, regardless of durationB. Only if the patient sneezesC. NoD. Only if discharge is clear

Question 02. Which alternative can mimic sinus-related facial pain? A. Earwax in every caseB. Presbyopia exclusivelyC. Dental diseaseD. A normal tonsil

Question 03. What should guide antibiotic selection when indicated? A. The same drug for everyoneB. Package size aloneC. Patient age alone without other factorsD. Clinical context, allergies and local guidance

Question 04. Persistent nasal symptoms over months suggest a need for what? A. Endless acute antibiotic courses without reviewB. Assessment for chronic inflammatory or structural diseaseC. No examination if pain is mildD. Automatic emergency surgery

Question 05. How should sinus CT mucosal changes be interpreted? A. As proof of severe disease in every caseB. As a reason to ignore symptomsC. In relation to symptoms and examinationD. As a substitute for all history

Question 06. Which finding suggests an orbital complication? A. Mild isolated sneezingB. Stable reduced smell aloneC. Painful restricted eye movements with swellingD. A normal eye examination

Question 07. What should be documented promptly when orbital spread is suspected? A. Only nasal hair distributionB. Only the patient’s heightC. Visual function and systemic conditionD. Only the duration of a previous cold

Question 08. Which teams commonly coordinate sinus-related orbital disease? A. ENT and ophthalmologyB. Only audiologyC. Only dermatology in every caseD. No specialist service

Question 09. Severe frontal headache with altered consciousness requires what? A. Routine allergy testing firstB. Emergency assessment for intracranial complicationsC. Waiting for nasal discharge to stopD. A hearing-aid review

Question 10. Should all classic orbital signs be present before escalation? A. Yes, every sign is mandatoryB. No, concerning findings are enoughC. Only if fever is absentD. Only in adults

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References & Further Reading

Read the relevant guideline sections alongside these original clinical teaching cases. Local pathways, available services and individual patient factors determine care.

NICE NG79 — Acute sinusitis

Reference review: 28 September 2026. Consult current local protocols for prescribing, procedures and escalation.