A 45-year-old male patient presents with complaints of persistent nasal

congestion, facial pain, and thick nasal discharge. On examination, the

nasal mucosa appears swollen and pale. Which of the following is the

most likely diagnosis?

 a) Allergic rhinitis

 b) Acute sinusitis

 c) Nasal polyps

 d) Deviated nasal septum

 Answer: b) Acute sinusitis

 Rationale: The patient's symptoms, along with the swollen and pale

nasal mucosa, are consistent with a diagnosis of acute sinusitis.

A 60-year-old female patient reports a sudden onset of severe vertigo,

nausea, and vomiting. She also experiences nystagmus and hearing loss in

her left ear. What is the most likely diagnosis?

 a) Labyrinthitis

 b) Meniere's disease

 c) Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)

 d) Acoustic neuroma

 Answer: a) Labyrinthitis

 Rationale: The patient's symptoms, along with the presence of

nystagmus and hearing loss, are indicative of labyrinthitis.

A 30-year-old male patient presents with hoarseness and a painless neck

mass. On palpation, the mass is firm and non-tender. What is the most

likely diagnosis?

 a) Laryngeal cancer

 b) Thyroid nodule

 c) Vocal cord polyp

 d) Lymphadenopathy

 Answer: a) Laryngeal cancer

 Rationale: The combination of hoarseness and a painless neck mass,

along with the firm and non-tender nature of the mass, raises suspicion for

laryngeal cancer