A Patient Reports Persistent Nasal Blockage, Nasal Discharge, and Facial

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient reports persistent nasal blockage, nasal discharge, and facial pain lasting on the right side for the past 5 months. There is no history of sneezing or eye involvement. The patient has a history of seasonal allergies and takes a non-sedating antihistamine. What does the provider suspect is the cause of these symptoms?

• A) Allergic rhinitis
• B) Autoimmune vasculitides
• C) Chronic rhinosinusitis
• D) Rhinitis medicamentosa

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