Nose: vasomotor rhinitis: practice question

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ENT · Nose: vasomotor rhinitis

Sample item

A patient has intractable vasomotor rhinitis with watery rhinorrhoea unresponsive to medical therapy. Which operation interrupts the parasympathetic supply?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Vidian neurectomy

The vidian nerve carries parasympathetic secretomotor fibres to the nasal mucosa, and its section reduces watery discharge. Posterior nasal neurectomy is a modern alternative. Septoplasty addresses mechanical obstruction.

Option by option

  • A. Vidian neurectomy (correct)

    Correct. Vidian neurectomy cuts the parasympathetic secretomotor supply.

  • B. Ethmoidectomy

    Ethmoidectomy treats ethmoid disease.

  • C. Caldwell-Luc operation

    Caldwell-Luc treats antral disease.

  • D. Septoplasty

    Septoplasty corrects structural deviation.

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What is the answer to this ENT question?

The best answer is A, Vidian neurectomy. The vidian nerve carries parasympathetic secretomotor fibres to the nasal mucosa, and its section reduces watery discharge.

Why is "Ethmoidectomy" not the answer?

Ethmoidectomy treats ethmoid disease.

Why is "Caldwell-Luc operation" not the answer?

Caldwell-Luc treats antral disease.

Why is "Septoplasty" not the answer?

Septoplasty corrects structural deviation.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Nose: vasomotor rhinitis in ENT. Posterior nasal neurectomy is a modern alternative. Septoplasty addresses mechanical obstruction.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Nose: vasomotor rhinitis?

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Is this a real NEET PG question?

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