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Drugs in this drug class, used for Glaucoma, have not-so-funny side effects such as iris color changes. Funny enough though, it does increase aqueous humor outflow.
What are topical prostaglandin analogues?
This common anterior nosebleed site, supplied by 5 arterial branches, is located in this plexus.
What is the Kiesselbach plexus?
The antibiotic ear drop (brand name Ciprodex) combines ciprofloxacin with this steroid (not the good kind)
What is dexamethasone?
This highly contagious viral conjunctivitis often accompanies URIs and causes watery discharge and preauricular lymphadenopathy.
What is adenoviral conjunctivitis?
This common condition, often caused by Pseudomonas or Staph aureus, presents with ear pain, itching, and tenderness when the pinna is pulled.
What is acute otitis externa (swimmer’s ear)?
Beta-blocker eye drops like this one (beginning with "T") rarely cause systemic side effects like bradycardia.
What is timolol (Timoptic)?
Posterior epistaxis typically originates from this vascular plexus and is more common in elderly patients with hypertension.
What is Woodruff's plexus?
Don't tell Shrek, but this OTC earwax removal product works by bubbling and softening wax (brand name Debrox).
What is carbamide peroxide?
Repeated infection with this bacterium can cause chronic bilateral keratoconjunctivitis. Predominantly in 3rd world tropical countries
What is c. Trachomatis?
This severe infection of the ear canal, often caused by Pseudomonas, can spread to the skull base and requires IV antibiotics.
What is malignant (necrotizing) otitis externa?
Like typical "Alpha Males", this alpha-2 agonist eye drop (brand name Alphagan) initially reduces aqueous production.
What is brimonidine?
It's not an addiction, I swear! This medication overuse leads to rebound nasal congestion called rhinitis medicamentosa.
What are topical decongestant sprays (e.g., Afrin)?
This ear drop ingredient (found in VoSol) acidifies the ear canal to prevent bacterial growth. But don't go putting chips in your ears.
What is acetic acid?
A "waterfall of pus" (not just my nickname in high school) and the risk of corneal perforation are hallmarks of this severe conjunctivitis caused by a gram-negative diplococcus bacteria.
What is gonococcal conjunctivitis?
Fungal otitis externa, often caused by Aspergillus or Candida, is characterized by intense pruritus and this type of discharge.
What is thick, white/gray-black debris?
This combo drug rocks! Made up of one part netarsudil.
What is Rocklatan?
This life-threatening nasal foreign body can cause septal perforation within 4 hours due to alkaline necrosis.
What is a button battery?
Oral? Yes, please! This oral antibiotic is the first line for Otitis Media.
What is amoxicillin?
This allergic eye condition features intense itching, cobblestone papillae, and Trantas' dots, often recurring seasonally.
What is vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC)?
Though not as tasty as it sounds, a "cauliflower ear" deformity results from untreated trauma to this part of the ear.
What is the subperichondrial space?
This prostaglandin analogue (brand name Lumigan) is stronger than latanoprost and may cause more eyelash growth. Take that Big Eyelash!
What is bimatoprost?
First-line treatment for anterior epistaxis includes compression, vasoconstrictors, and this procedure using silver nitrate.
What is chemical cautery?
This vertigo to-go treatment inhibits acetylcholine, but be careful, it will dry you out and clog you up.
What is scopolamine transdermal patch (Transderm Scop)?
This parasitic corneal infection, associated with contact lens use and freshwater exposure, causes excruciating pain and ring-shaped infiltrates.
What is Acanthamoeba keratitis?
This condition results in inflammation of both branches of the vestibulocochlear nerve and causes some hearing loss, though that may be from the Starman's singing.
What is labyrinthitis?