Republic of the Philippines

Mindanao State University

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Marawi City

Name: Honey Bee S. Platolon Subject: Medicine Ward Duty

Clinical Instructor: Maslainie D. Aliola Date: March 18, 2022

Topic: Sinusitis
General Objective: The participants are expected to learn about sinusitis, its signs and symptoms, its causes, and how to prevent and treat sinusitis.

LEARNING TIME
OUTCOMES CONTENT FRAME METHOD REFERENCES EVALUATION

Good morning to you all. By the way, I am Honey Bee S. 1-2 mins Interactive lecture
Platolon, I am a student nurse at Mindanao State University. discussion.

I am here today to share a knowledge about Sinusitis. Is it

okay for you if I ask your little time for me to teach you about
what sinusitis is?

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/healt The participants

• Sinusitis is an inflammation of the sinuses that can Interactive lecture h/diseases/17701- understood and learned
What is cause them to get blocked and filled with fluid. It is 1-2 mins discussion. what is sinusitis.
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The participants
What causes understood and learned
sinusitis? • Sinusitis can be caused by a virus, bacteria, or fungus 1 min Interactive lecture
https://www.cdc.gov/antibiotic- the cause of sinusitis.
that swells and blocks the sinuses. discussion.
use/sinus-infection.html

The participants learned

What are the • Runny nose. the signs and symptoms
signs and • Stuffy nose. Interactive lecture of sinusitis.
2-3 mins https://www.cdc.gov/antibiotic-
symptoms of • Facial pain or pressure. discussion. use/sinus-infection.html
sinusitis? • Headache.
• Mucus dripping down the throat (post-nasal drip)
• Sore throat.
• Cough
 The participants
Below are some ways you help relive sinus pain and understood and learned
3. How to Feel pressure: Interactive lecture how to treat sinusitis.
Better? discussion. https://www.cdc.gov/antibiotic-
2-3 mins
• Put a warm compress over the nose and forehead to use/sinus-infection.html
help relieve sinus pressure.

• Use a decongestant or saline nasal spray.

• Breathe in steam from a bowl of hot water or

shower.

• Ask your doctor or pharmacist about over-the-

counter medicines that can help you feel better. The participants learned
Always use over-the-counter medicines as directed. and understood how to
prevent sinusitis.

You can help prevent sinus infections by doing your best

How to prevent to stay healthy and keep others healthy, including: Interactive lecture
sinusitis? 3-4 min discussion.
• Clean your hands. https://www.cdc.gov/antibiotic-
use/sinus-infection.html
• Receive recommended vaccines, such as the flu
vaccine and pneumococcal vaccine.

• Avoid close contact with people who have colds or

other upper respiratory infections.

• Don’t smoke and avoid secondhand smoke.

• Use a clean humidifier to moisten the air at home.