A predisposing factor for nasal myiasis is: (A) Allergic rhinitis, (B) Vasomotor rhinitis, (C) Atrophic rhinitis, (D) Rhinitis medicamentosa
Answer is C. Predisposing factors for nasal myiasis (maggots in the nose)Poor hygieneAtrophic rhinitisSuppurative sinusitisComatose patientsUncontrolled diabetesMalignancy maxillaGranulomatous conditions- Leprosy, syphilis, Wegner&;sRef: Hazarika; 3rd ed; Pg 351