Nose and sinuses: practice question

A ENT question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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ENT · Nose and sinuses

Sample item

Which symptom combination suggests acute bacterial rhinosinusitis rather than simple viral rhinitis?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Persistent purulent nasal discharge with facial pain beyond ten days

Persistent or severe purulent discharge with facial pain can suggest bacterial rhinosinusitis, particularly after a prolonged or worsening course.

Option by option

  • A. Clear rhinorrhoea lasting one day

    One-day clear rhinorrhoea is typical viral illness.

  • B. Sneezing and itchy eyes after pollen exposure

    Itchy pollen-related symptoms suggest allergic rhinitis.

  • C. Persistent purulent nasal discharge with facial pain beyond ten days (correct)

    Correct: prolonged purulent facial symptoms are more concerning for bacterial disease.

  • D. Isolated earwax accumulation

    Earwax does not diagnose sinus inflammation.

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What is the answer to this ENT question?

The best answer is C, Persistent purulent nasal discharge with facial pain beyond ten days. Persistent or severe purulent discharge with facial pain can suggest bacterial rhinosinusitis, particularly after a prolonged or worsening course.

Why is "Clear rhinorrhoea lasting one day" not the answer?

One-day clear rhinorrhoea is typical viral illness.

Why is "Sneezing and itchy eyes after pollen exposure" not the answer?

Itchy pollen-related symptoms suggest allergic rhinitis.

Why is "Isolated earwax accumulation" not the answer?

Earwax does not diagnose sinus inflammation.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Nose and sinuses in ENT. The correct option holds because: Correct: prolonged purulent facial symptoms are more concerning for bacterial disease.

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 and sinuses?

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Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.