Atrophic Rhinitis MCQ Quiz | Nose & Paranasal Sinuses

Welcome to the Atrophic Rhinitis quiz, designed for MBBS students. This quiz covers the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, investigation, and management of this chronic nasal condition. Test your understanding with 25 carefully curated multiple-choice questions that reflect the core knowledge required for your examinations. This is an excellent opportunity to revise key concepts such as the role of *Klebsiella ozaenae*, the significance of “merciful anosmia,” and the principles behind surgical interventions like Young’s operation. After submitting your answers, you’ll receive your score and see a detailed breakdown of correct and incorrect responses. You can also download all the questions and their correct answers in a PDF format for offline study and revision.

1. Which organism is most commonly associated with primary atrophic rhinitis?

2. The term “merciful anosmia” in atrophic rhinitis refers to:

3. What is the characteristic histopathological finding in atrophic rhinitis?

4. A patient with atrophic rhinitis complains of nasal obstruction despite having wide nasal fossae. This phenomenon is known as:

5. Young’s operation for atrophic rhinitis aims to:

6. Which of the following is a cause of SECONDARY atrophic rhinitis?

7. What is the main purpose of using an alkaline nasal douche in the management of atrophic rhinitis?

8. Unilateral atrophic rhinitis is most commonly associated with:

9. What is the role of 25% glucose in glycerin drops in atrophic rhinitis management?

10. On CT scan of the paranasal sinuses, a patient with atrophic rhinitis would typically show:

11. Which vitamin deficiency has been implicated in the etiology of primary atrophic rhinitis?

12. The Modified Young’s operation differs from the classic Young’s operation in that it:

13. Atrophic rhinitis predominantly affects which demographic?

14. The “saddle nose” deformity seen in some cases of atrophic rhinitis is due to:

15. The underlying pathology leading to atrophic changes in blood vessels of the nasal mucosa is:

16. Which of the following is NOT a typical clinical feature of atrophic rhinitis?

17. Surgical procedures aiming to narrow the nasal cavity in atrophic rhinitis work by:

18. The “Hereditary theory” for primary atrophic rhinitis suggests a mode of inheritance that is:

19. Which structure is most severely atrophied in this condition?

20. Specific infections like syphilis and leprosy can lead to which type of atrophic rhinitis?

21. The main goal of medical management in atrophic rhinitis is to:

22. What is the rationale for using vasodilators like estrogen in the treatment?

23. In which condition is atrophic rhinitis a differential diagnosis, particularly due to crusting and foul smell?

24. What is the component of an alkaline nasal douche that acts as a mucolytic?

25. Implantation of materials like Teflon paste or autologous cartilage into the nasal floor or lateral wall is a surgical technique for: