Nasal obstruction: allergic rhinitis: 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 · Nasal obstruction: allergic rhinitis

Sample item

A patient has recurrent sneezing, itchy eyes, clear rhinorrhea, and pale boggy nasal turbinates during pollen season. What is the diagnosis?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Allergic rhinitis

Allergic rhinitis is IgE-mediated nasal inflammation causing itch, sneezing, rhinorrhea, and congestion, often with ocular symptoms. Allergen avoidance and intranasal treatment are commonly helpful.

Option by option

  • A. Atrophic rhinitis

    Atrophic rhinitis causes crusting and a roomy nasal cavity.

  • B. Nasal foreign body

    Foreign body causes unilateral offensive discharge, often in children.

  • C. Acute bacterial sinusitis

    Bacterial sinusitis causes purulent discharge and facial pain with persistent symptoms.

  • D. Allergic rhinitis (correct)

    Correct. Seasonal itch and pale boggy turbinates are characteristic.

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What is the answer to this ENT question?

The best answer is D, Allergic rhinitis. Allergic rhinitis is IgE-mediated nasal inflammation causing itch, sneezing, rhinorrhea, and congestion, often with ocular symptoms.

Why is "Atrophic rhinitis" not the answer?

Atrophic rhinitis causes crusting and a roomy nasal cavity.

Why is "Nasal foreign body" not the answer?

Foreign body causes unilateral offensive discharge, often in children.

Why is "Acute bacterial sinusitis" not the answer?

Bacterial sinusitis causes purulent discharge and facial pain with persistent symptoms.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Nasal obstruction: allergic rhinitis in ENT. Allergen avoidance and intranasal treatment are commonly helpful.

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 Nasal obstruction: allergic rhinitis?

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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.